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50's Rock and Roll: Elvis and Chuck Berry

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Elvis was influenced by gospel, popular, and country music.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

On Elvis's 11th birthday he was given this significant present.

a)

Tap shoes

b)

Guitar

c)

Music Lessons

d)

Microphone

3.

This song was Elvis's first number 1 hit in the US.

a)

Heartbreak Hotel

b)

Suspicious Minds

c)

You're the Devil in Disguise

d)

Burning Love

4.

Elvis was drafted into the US army in 1958; because of this he stopped making music.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

I was the biggest selling solo artist of the 20th century. I sold over 1 BILLION records! Who am I?

a)

Elvis

b)

Chuck Berry

6.

What instrument defined 50's rock music?

a)

Violin

b)

Trumpet

c)

Electric Guitar

d)

Electric Keyboard

7.

My nickname is the King of Rock and Roll. Who am I?

a)

Elvis

b)

Chuck Berry

8.

My nickname is the Father of Rock and Roll. Who am I?

a)

Elvis

b)

Chuck Berry

9.

I created the foundations for what many consider "rock" music today. Who am I?

a)

Elvis

b)

Chuck Berry

10.

All Americans approved of Rock n' Roll music in the 50's?

a)

yes

b)

no

11.

What decade did Rock n Roll music begin?

a)

1940s

b)

1950s

c)

1960s

d)

1970s

12.

True/False: Young people liked rock and roll because it was something new and they could dance to it!

a)

True

b)

False

13.

What song is credited as the start of Rock and Roll?

a)

Rock Around the Clock

b)

Shake Rattle and Roll

c)

That's Alright Mama

d)

Maybelline

14.

Which song was Chuck Berry's first hit?

a)

Johnny B. Goode

b)

Maybelline

c)

School Days

d)

Roll Over Beethoven

15.

Which of the following is NOT a song by Elvis Presley?

a)

Jailhouse Rock

b)

Hound Dog

c)

Born to Run

d)

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