WorksheetsThe Roots Hip Hop Group
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
When and where was the Roots hip hop group formed?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1987
New York City in 1993
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1999
New York City in 2002
Which two members of the Roots met during high school?
Black Quest and Thoughtlove
Leon Hubbard and Malik B
Scott Storch and Roselle M Brown
Tariq Trotter and Amir Thompson
Which album of the Roots initially attracted the attention of the alternative rock audience?
Organix
Do You Want More
Things Fall Apart
The Roots Come Alive
Which album of the Roots won them a Grammy for the song 'You Got Me'?
Things Fall Apart
The Roots Come Alive
Game Theory
How I Got Over
Which album of the Roots reached number four on the charts and contained influences like pop, jazz, and funk?
Things Fall Apart
The Tipping Point
Game Theory
Rising Down
Which album of the Roots spoke of socio-political themes and was much darker than their previous material?
Game Theory
Rising Down
How I Got Over
Undun
Which album of the Roots combined various musical genres such as soul, indie rock, and gospel?
How I Got Over
Wake Up
Undun
Betty Wright the Movie
Which late-night talk show did the Roots become the house band for?
Late Night with Dave Letterman
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Which album did The Roots collaborate with John Legend?
How I Got Over
Wake Up
Undun
Betty Wright the Movie
What is the Roots known for during their live performances?
Using multiple instruments associated with jazz and funk
Using only electronic instruments
Performing acapella
Having elaborate stage setups
