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History Quiz

Total questions: 59

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which era of the 1900s is considered the Golden Era of Gospel?

a)

20s

b)

30s

c)

40s

d)

50s

2.

First president of GMWA

a)

James Cleveland

b)

Harold Smith

c)

Charles Nicks

d)

William C. Sims

3.

BONUS: Who was the organist for Harold Smith and the Majestics?

a)

Charles A. Craigs, II

b)

Charles G. Hayes

c)

Charles Fold

d)

Charles H. Nicks

4.

Formed in 1972; Elma Lois Hendrix Parham serves as first president.

a)

Ushers

b)

Debutante

c)

Women

d)

Nurses

5.

Where is the Founder's birthplace?

a)

Detroit

b)

Los Angeles

c)

Chicago

d)

Brooklyn

6.

Name the Song:

"...everlasting life." 1982

Lanny Wolfe

(a)  

7.

Which year was the genesis of choir recordings with Rev. Cleveland?

a)

1962

b)

1972

c)

1952

d)

1932

8.

Who was the Hymnology instructor in 1968?

a)

Mattie Moss Clark

b)

Rev. Lawrence Roberts

c)

Benny Cummings

d)

Isaac

Watts

9.

This was formed as a result of the Men's Division 7am prayer service...

a)

New Artist Showcase

b)

Evangelistic Board

c)

Daily Bread

d)

Intercessory Prayer

10.

Which church hosted the nightly services in 1967?

a)

King Solomon Baptist Church

b)

Bailey Temple COGIC

c)

Cornerstone Institutional Baptist Church

d)

Prayer Tabernacle Church

11.

Bonus: Which future superstar did Rev. Cleveland become a life-long friend and mentor to from Detroit?

a)

Anita Baker

b)

Smokey Robinson

c)

Aretha Franklin

d)

Della Reese

12.

Name the Song:

"... I would be eternally lost." 1985

Charles May and Joe Westmorland

(a)  

13.

Which choir debuted on SAVOY with Rev. Cleveland in 1962?

a)

The Southern California Community Choir

b)

The Angelic Choir of Nutley, NJ

c)

The L.A. Gospel Messengers

d)

The Salem Baptist Church of Omaha, NE

14.

Who is the longest serving board member?

a)

Merdean Fielding Gales

b)

Issac Whittman

c)

James Ford

d)

Shirley Berkeley

15.

Who formed the James Cleveland Chorus?

a)

Donald Vails

b)

Steven Roberts

c)

Rodena Preston-Williams

d)

Margaret Douroux

16.

Bonus: Why was Rev. Cleveland against the forming of J.C.C.?

a)

He didn't like attention

b)

He wanted to spotlight other members of GMWA.

c)

He wasn't dead

d)

He felt unworthy of the honor.

17.

What year did Rev. Cleveland assume the presidency of GMWA?

a)

1968

b)

1970

c)

1974

d)

1980

18.

Name the Song:

"...and for bringing us safely over the highway." 1986

Thomas Adams

(a)  

19.

Which organization is the predecessor to GMWA?

a)

National Convention of Gospel Singers and Choirs

b)

National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses

c)

National Convention of Gospel Choruses

d)

National Convention of Gospel Music and Choirs

20.

Bonus: Which song is the theme of the Dorsey Convention?

a)

If You See My Savior

b)

Peace in the Valley

c)

When I've Done the Best I Can

d)

Precious Lord

21.

Who was the first Dean of Academics at GMWA?

a)

Robert Schuller

b)

Robert Simmons

c)

Charles Reese

d)

Charles Davis

22.

Who directs the Robert J. Fryson Chorale?

a)

Robert Fryson

b)

Patrick Riddick

c)

James Hall

d)

Jewel Kelley

23.

Which city was Rev. Cleveland confined to the hospital during Workshop?

a)

Atlanta, GA

b)

Washington, D.C.

c)

Houston, TX

d)

Miami, FL

24.

Name the Song:

"You said You would answer when I call You." 1999

Patrick Bradley

(a)  

25.

Which is not a prominent Golden Era Gospel group?

a)

The Caravans

b)

The Stars of Faith

c)

The Davis Sisters

d)

The Mighty Clouds of Joy

26.

Bonus: For which group did young James Cleveland write songs?

Note: He was not a member.

a)

The Caravans

b)

The Roberta Martin Singers

c)

The Sallie Martin Singers

d)

The Gospel Chimes

27.

Although not a board member, this musician made in impact in GMWA.

a)

Donald Vails

b)

James Moore

c)

Thomas Whitfield

d)

Fred Hammond

28.

The YYA formed in 1973. Who has not been in leadership?

a)

Malcolm Williams

b)

Yolanda Freeman

c)

Garland Miche Waller

d)

Robert Fryson

29.

This director served with Rev. Cleveland in Detroit before moving to L.A.

a)

Alexander Hamilton

b)

Kurt Carr

c)

Quincy Fielding, Jr.

d)

Alonzo Atkins

30.

Name the Song:

"Stand up; give God the glory, stand up!" 2000

a)

Stand Up for Jesus

b)

We've Come to Praise the Lord

c)

Rise, Shine, Give God the Glory

d)

Give Him Praise

31.

Which decade is considered the birth of Gospel?

a)

1920s

b)

1930s

c)

1940s

d)

1950s

32.

Who was the first State Association president?

a)

LeVoyce Huggins

b)

Charles Fold

c)

Charles Nicks

d)

James Ford

33.

Bonus: Who was the first Executive Vice Chair elected in 1992?

a)

Bishop Albert Jamison

b)

Dr. Robert Simmons

c)

William C. Sims

d)

Dr. Kenneth Ulmer

34.

Formed in 1974 and hosted the Midnight Evangelistic Service.

a)

Women's Council

b)

Men's Council

c)

Evangelistic Board

d)

Youth Division

35.

Which honor was bestowed upon Rev. Cleveland in August 1991?

a)

Kennedy Center Honors

b)

Stellar Award

c)

Grammy

d)

Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

36.

Name the Song:

"The Word of God is the answer for every problem that you have..." 1989

Rev. Quincy Fielding, Jr.

(a)  

37.

Which is not an early form of Gospel Music?

a)

Hymns

b)

Traditional Ballads

c)

Spirituals

d)

Anthems

38.

Who was the first LHD recipient at GMWA?

a)

Dr. Albert Jamison

b)

Dr. Charles Reese

c)

Dr. Charles Craig

d)

Dr. Al Hobbs

39.

Which division/auxiliary was organized first?

a)

Mass Choir

b)

Academic

c)

Housing

d)

Gospel Announcers

40.

How many volumes were recorded of Rev. Cleveland and the Angelic Choir?

a)

7

b)

8

c)

9

d)

10

41.

Finish the Song:

"...with love, power, understanding, and forgiveness..." 1980

Doug Toles

(a)  

42.

Bonus: What was unique about "The Greatest Gift" trio?

a)

All females

b)

All males

c)

All youth (21-30)

d)

All elderly (62+)

43.

The first mass choir in 1968 was comprised of 250 community and church choir members from which city?

a)

Detroit, MI

b)

Chicago, IL

c)

Brooklyn, NY

d)

Philadelphia, PA

44.

Who was the first chapter rep to be installed during the National Academic Convocation in 2007?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Thomas Caver

c)

Thomas Edison

d)

Thomas Davis

45.

One of the newest divisions/auxiliaries form in 2015.

a)

Hospitality

b)

Business & Marketing

c)

Contemporary Adult Division (CAD)

d)

Social Media Team

46.

Which genre of music inspired some of Rev. Cleveland's greatest hits?

a)

Soul

b)

Pop

c)

Rock & Roll

d)

Jazz

47.

Bonus: Which two James Cleveland songs are NOT derived from Soul/R&B?

a)

Concentrate on Him

b)

My All and All

c)

God Is

d)

Jesus Is the Best Thing that Ever Happened to Me

48.

Name the Song:

"...rejoicing everyday as I walk this narrow way." 1971

Mattie Moss Clark

(a)  

49.

What was the earliest form of Chapter Rep division?

a)

Community Association

b)

State Association

c)

Local Association

d)

Union Association

50.

Who served as Rev. Cleveland's secretary?

a)

Sheila Smith

b)

Edna Tatum

c)

Annette May Thomas

d)

Rodena Preston Williams

51.

This group was formed in 1972 consisting of members of the faculty...

a)

Anthem Chorale

b)

Sacred Choral Society

c)

Heritage Chorale

d)

Alumni Chorale

52.

Where was the funeral service for Rev. Cleveland?

a)

Cornerstone Institutional Baptist Church

b)

Shrine Auditorium

c)

West Angeles COGIC

d)

Paramount Theatre

53.

Name the Song:

"... no matter how many times I falter, He never keeps His love from me." 1984

Bruce Parker

(a)  

54.

Which state is connected to the LHD connection of GMWA?

a)

Georgia

b)

Tennessee

c)

Alabama

d)

Florida

55.

Which is not a Board membership?

a)

Lifetime

b)

Representative

c)

Associate

d)

Advisory

56.

Which is not affiliated in this cluster?

a)

Ushers

b)

Backstage

c)

Nurses

d)

Security

57.

Which two are documented titles for Rev. Cleveland?

a)

Crown Prince of Gospel

b)

Father of Modern Gospel

c)

The Pope of Gospel

d)

King of Gospel

58.

Name the Song:

"Forever, forever and ever more." 1996

Greg O'Quin

(a)  

59.

Bonus: For which song is Greg O'Quin most known?

(a)