WorksheetsThe Harlem Renaissance
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is the Harlem Renaissance?
A renaissance festival that takes place in Harlem
A movement of African-American writers, musicians, and artists that sparked cultural revival
An international trade that sparked the spread of black culture
A time when Vikings were at an all-time high
When did the Harlem Renaissance start?
In 1876 and lasted through the 1890s
In 1908 and through the 1910s
In 1776 and through the 1800s
In 1916 and through the 1920s
What sparked the Harlem Renaissance?
The Great Migration
9/11
The abolition of slavery
The cold war
Many who migrated ended up in Harlem where they shared their talents such as art and music.
African Americans were in search of jobs and the only jobs available were those that were some form of entertainment for the rich
Which of the following ideas was NOT a theme of art, music, & literature from the Harlem Renaissance?
the end of slavery & its problems
racial stereotypes
hiding black culture from mainstream white culture
the problems of segregation in public transportation
T or F, the NAACP organization is no longer in existence today.
True
False
The movement of African Americans out of the South during World War I was called the
Harlem Renaissance
Great Migration
Zoot Suit Riots
Great Trek
Which art form was NOT represented in the Harlem Renaissance?
Painting and art
Fiction and poetry
Music and theatre
Architecture
Why did so many African-Americans move from the South to the North?
To live in warmer weather
Wanting to live with family that originated in the North
To escape the racial hostility and oppression
To seek better job opportunities
