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Origins of Hip Hop: Spirituals to 70's

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 53mins

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1.

How do these themes relate to the African American experience in the early 20th century?

a)

They highlight the struggle for civil rights and equality.

b)

They focus on the economic prosperity of African Americans.

c)

They emphasize the cultural isolation of African Americans.

d)

They depict the technological advancements made by African Americans.

2.

What are the key themes of the Harlem Renaissance?

a)

Cultural expression and racial pride

b)

Economic prosperity and industrial growth

c)

Political reform and international relations

d)

Technological innovation and scientific discovery

3.

What similarities do you see regarding personal struggles and resilience? Use evidence from both to support your response.

a)

Both involve overcoming challenges and demonstrating strength.

b)

Both are unrelated and do not require any effort.

c)

Personal struggles are always negative, while resilience is always positive.

d)

Resilience is only needed in professional life, not personal life.

4.

Early Hip Hop was performed in:

a)

New York City

b)

Los Angeles

c)

Chicago

d)

Miami

5.

Who was in the audience?

a)

The President

b)

The Prime Minister

c)

The General Public

d)

Celebrities

6.

What equipment did Grandmaster Flash use to build a new musical sound?

a)

Turntables and a mixer

b)

Electric guitar

c)

Drum machine

d)

Synthesizer

7.

What are “the breaks” to which Grandmaster Flash is referring? What is “scratching”?

a)

A technique used by DJs to repeat a portion of a song

b)

A type of dance move

c)

A style of graffiti art

d)

A form of rap battle

8.

What about the way Hip Hop DJs played this music made it original?

a)

The use of turntables to create new sounds

b)

Playing music at a slower tempo

c)

Using only one turntable

d)

Playing only classical music

9.

Grandmaster Flash describes the role of the Master of Ceremonies, or MC, at a Hip Hop performance as:

a)

the main performer who raps and engages the audience

b)

a background figure who supports the DJ

c)

the person responsible for organizing the event

d)

an individual who provides security at the event

10.

“The Message” reflects the social and economic conditions of the Bronx in the 1970s through its:

a)

Use of advanced music production equipment

b)

Lyrics highlighting urban struggles

c)

Focus on the affluent lifestyle

d)

Emphasis on technological advancements

11.

What role did the DJ play in the evolution of Hip Hop music?

a)

They were the main vocalists in performances

b)

They created new sounds and beats using turntables

c)

They were responsible for writing all the lyrics

d)

They managed the financial aspects of the music industry

12.

How did the Harlem Renaissance influence modern music genres?

a)

Through its promotion of silent films

b)

By focusing on classical music compositions

c)

Through its emphasis on cultural expression and identity

d)

By introducing electronic music

13.

Which of the following best describes the impact of Hip Hop culture on society?

a)

It has led to the decline of other music genres

b)

It has only impacted the music industry

c)

It has influenced fashion, language, and social movements

d)

It has remained a niche genre with little influence

14.

How did the themes of the Harlem Renaissance influence later civil rights movements?

a)

By discouraging political activism.

b)

By promoting economic isolation.

c)

By emphasizing racial pride and equality.

d)

By focusing on technological advancements.

15.

How did the themes of the Harlem Renaissance contribute to the development of African American literature?

a)

By emphasizing technological advancements

b)

By focusing solely on economic issues

c)

By promoting cultural expression and identity

d)

By ignoring racial issues

16.

What impact did early Hip Hop have on urban communities in the 1970s?

a)

It focused on classical music influences

b)

It led to the decline of community engagement

c)

It fostered a sense of community and cultural pride

d)

It was only popular in rural areas

17.

What role did the Harlem Renaissance play in shaping African American cultural identity?

a)

It promoted economic growth and industrialization.

b)

It emphasized cultural expression and racial pride.

c)

It focused on political alliances with other countries.

d)

It discouraged artistic endeavors.

18.

How did Hip Hop music influence social movements in the late 20th century?

a)

By promoting apathy towards social issues.

b)

By encouraging political activism and awareness.

c)

By isolating itself from other cultural movements.

d)

By focusing solely on entertainment.

19.

Which of the following best describes the evolution of DJ techniques in Hip Hop?

a)

They were limited to classical music influences.

b)

They focused only on live band performances.

c)

They evolved to include digital technology and software.

d)

They remained unchanged since the 1970s.

20.

Where was Hip Hop developed?

a)

Manhattan

b)

South Bronx

c)

Queens

d)

Boston

21.

When did Hip Hop get its start?

a)

1960's

b)

1970's

c)

1980's

d)

1990's

22.

Which of these is not an element of hip hop?

a)

DJ-ing

b)

MC-ing

c)

Break Dancing

d)

Fashion Design

23.

Hip Hop got it's start at

a)

Shows at Clubs and Discos

b)

Concerts at a local University

c)

Community Block Parties and Community Centers

d)

Under the Cross Bronx Expressway

24.

What style of music did Kool Herc Like to play?

a)

Disco

b)

Funk, specifically James Brown

c)

Jazz, usually using Miles Davis

d)

Rock, he used a lot of Chuck Berry records

25.

What is the "break" in a song?

a)

The instrumental part that is mostly drums

b)

The loudest part of the song

c)

When the vocalist is shouting

d)

When there is silence in the song

26.

Grandmaster Flash would create music by doing what?

a)

Playing one record right after another

b)

Playing two different records at the same time

c)

Mixing and playing the same "break" over and over

d)

Switching back and forth between two different songs

27.

Who was the first person to put together turntables with a mixer and create scratching?

a)

Grandmaster Flash

b)

MC Hammer

c)

Dr. Dre

d)

DJ Kool Herc

28.

In the 1970s, Grandmaster Flash wasn't allowed to play his music at discos (dance clubs). So where did he perform instead?

a)

House Parties

b)

Football Stadiums

c)

Hockey Arenas

29.

What does "scratching" mean in hip hop and rap?

a)

DJ uses hands to rewind tracks making a percussive sound.

b)

It means you have an itch and need to do something about it.

c)

It's when a track accidentally skips.

30.

Who is the "father" of hip-hop?

a)

Jay-Z

b)

DJ Kool Herc

c)

Tupac

d)

Run DMC

31.

Hip Hop became popular because....

a)

the music was cheap to buy

b)

people liked to hop around

c)

it provided a way for Inner City Youth to express their life

d)

hipsters played it non-stop at home

32.

Hip Hop was UN-Popular because...

a)

some people thought it promoted violence

b)

it was too expensive to buy

c)

it wasn't on 8 track tapes

d)

people had a hard time dancing to it

33.

Rapping is....

a)

a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted over the beat

b)

when you cover a present with paper to conceal it

c)

a way to knock on a door to get let in

d)

the most unpopular music in the US

34.

Hip Hop/Rap songs love to use these types of instruments:

a)

Electronic instruments

b)

Brass instruments

c)

String instruments

d)

They don't use instruments...just talking

35.

African American Spirituals (religious songs) often contained:

a)

Spanish guitars

b)

moments of pause for reflection

c)

Scratching

d)

hidden messages to help slaves escape the south

36.

What were the origins of negro spirituals?

a)

Native American musical traditions

b)

European classical music influences

c)

Asian musical influences

d)

African slaves' experiences in the United States

37.

How did the African American slaves use spirituals to communicate?

a)

To communicate messages of surrender and acceptance

b)

To communicate messages of resistance, hope, and freedom

c)

To communicate messages of sadness and despair

d)

To communicate messages of anger and revenge

38.

What role did religion play in the development of negro spirituals?

a)

Negro spirituals were purely secular in nature

b)

The lyrics of negro spirituals were inspired by political ideologies

c)

Religion had no influence on the development of negro spirituals

d)

Religion provided inspiration and themes for the lyrics of negro spirituals.

39.

What are some common themes found in negro spirituals?

a)

Love, romance, and relationships

b)

War, violence, and destruction

c)

Wealth, luxury, and materialism

d)

Freedom, liberation, hope, and faith

40.

How did the themes of freedom and liberation manifest in negro spirituals?

a)

The themes of freedom and liberation were only present in popular music, not in negro spirituals

b)

Negro spirituals often expressed the desire for freedom and liberation from slavery through their lyrics and melodies.

c)

Negro spirituals had no connection to the themes of freedom and liberation

d)

The themes of freedom and liberation were only present in classical music, not in negro spirituals

41.

In what ways did negro spirituals serve as a form of resistance and resilience for African American slaves?

a)

By providing a means of expressing their emotions, maintaining their cultural identity, and communicating messages of hope and freedom.

b)

By promoting violence and rebellion

c)

By reinforcing the idea of inferiority and powerlessness

d)

By encouraging assimilation into the dominant culture

42.

What influence did negro spirituals have on later genres of African American music, such as blues, jazz, and gospel?

a)

Negro spirituals had no influence on later genres of African American music

b)

Negro spirituals were only used for entertainment and had no influence on later genres of music

c)

Negro spirituals had a significant influence on later genres of African American music, providing a foundation for the development of blues, jazz, and gospel.

d)

Negro spirituals were only popular in certain regions and did not influence later genres of African American music

43.

What are the key themes of the Harlem Renaissance based on the lyrics of "What a Wonderful World"?

a)

Nature and beauty

b)

Racial pride and identity

c)

Love and relationships

d)

Social justice and equality

44.

Which lines/words of the lyrics of "What a Wonderful World" are still relevant today?

a)

The colors of the rainbow, so pretty in the sky

b)

I see friends shaking hands, saying how do you do

c)

The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night

d)

All of the above

45.

What are the key themes of the Harlem Renaissance based on the lyrics of "Strange Fruit"?

a)

Racial Injustice and Oppression

b)

Economic Prosperity

c)

Technological Advancement

d)

Romantic Love

46.

How do these themes relate to the African American experience in the early 20th century in "Strange Fruit"?

a)

They highlight the struggles and injustices faced by African Americans.

b)

They celebrate the achievements and progress of African Americans.

c)

They focus on the cultural contributions of African Americans.

d)

They ignore the African American experience.

47.

Which lines/words of the lyrics of "Strange Fruit" are still relevant today?

a)

The opening lines about the trees

b)

The description of the pastoral scene

c)

The imagery of the strange fruit

d)

The closing lines about the crows

48.

What are the key themes of the Harlem Renaissance based on the readings of "It Don’t Mean a Thing (If it Ain’t Got That Swing)"?

a)

Jazz and Swing Music

b)

Racial Pride

c)

Artistic Expression

d)

All of the above

49.

Which of these themes in "It Don’t Mean a Thing (If it Ain’t Got That Swing)" are still relevant today?

a)

The importance of rhythm in music

b)

The role of lyrics in conveying a message

c)

The influence of jazz on modern music

d)

The significance of musical instruments

50.

What does the repetition of "just a little bit" in the song RESPECT emphasize?

a)

The need for a small amount of money

b)

The demand for basic respect

c)

The importance of hard work

d)

The desire for luxury

51.

5. In the song "Change Gonna Come," what emotion is conveyed in the line "It's been too hard living, but I'm afraid to die"?

a)

Joy

b)

Fear and despair

c)

anger

d)

excitement

52.

What historical context is reflected in Marvin Gaye's song "What's Going On"?

a)

Vietnam War

b)

Civil Rights Movement

c)

Harlem Renaissance

d)

Black Power Movement

53.

1What emotion is conveyed in the song "What's Going On"?

a)

anger

b)

sadness and concern

c)

joy

d)

excitement

54.

What historical context is reflected in the song "Fight the Power"?

a)

Civil Rights Movement

b)

Harlem Renaissance

c)

Women's Rights Movement

d)

Black Power Movement

55.

Which song is most closely associated with the Civil Rights Movement?

a)

"Respect"

b)

"What's Going On"

c)

"A Change Is Gonna Come"

d)

All of the above

56.

Which song is a direct call to action against oppression?

a)

"Respect"

b)

"What's Going On"

c)

"A Change Is Gonna Come"

d)

"Fight the Power"