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Memphis Made

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What year was Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, opened?

a)

2000

b)

1965

c)

1940

d)

1950

2.

Who is known as the 'King of Rock and Roll' and began his career in Memphis?

a)

Buddy Holly

b)

Elvis Presley

c)

Michael Jackson

d)

Johnny Cash

3.

What type of music was played at Stax Recording Studios?

a)

Jazz

b)

Soul

c)

Blues

d)

Rock N Roll

4.

What place in Memphis now impacts the Civil Rights Movement?

a)

Elvis Presley House

b)

Big Bill's BBQ

c)

Lorraine Motel

d)

Crumpy's Hot Wings

5.

What genre of music is Memphis most known for?

a)

Classical

b)

Heavy Metal

c)

Country

d)

Blues

6.

Memphis is known as home of the blues and birthplace of

a)

Rap

b)

Rock N Roll

c)

Pop

d)

Country

7.

Which body of water helped to speed different music styles in Memphis?

a)

Atlantic Ocean

b)

Gulf of Mexico

c)

Mississippi River

d)

Minnesota River

8.

Who is often referred to as the 'Queen of Soul' and has strong ties to Memphis?

a)

Whitney Houston

b)

Aretha Franklin

c)

Taylor Swift

d)

Dolly Parton

9.

What is the name most famous streets in Memphis, where musicians can be heard playing in the restaurants?

a)

Winchester Road

b)

Third Street

c)

Lamar Ave

d)

Beale Street

10.

What famous music festival takes place annually in Memphis, celebrating the city's musical heritage?

a)

Lollapalooza Music Festival

b)

Coachella Music Festival

c)

Memphis in May

Festival

d)

Iheart Radio Festival

11.

Memphis is in which state?

a)

Texas

b)

California

c)

Tennessee

d)

New York

12.

What is the famous Memphis Dance?

a)

Jookin'

b)

Electric Slide

c)

Moon Walk

d)

Two Step