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WorksheetsOrigins of Hip Hop: Spirituals to 70's
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 53mins
How do these themes relate to the African American experience in the early 20th century?
They highlight the struggle for civil rights and equality.
They focus on the economic prosperity of African Americans.
They emphasize the cultural isolation of African Americans.
They depict the technological advancements made by African Americans.
What are the key themes of the Harlem Renaissance?
Cultural expression and racial pride
Economic prosperity and industrial growth
Political reform and international relations
Technological innovation and scientific discovery
What similarities do you see regarding personal struggles and resilience? Use evidence from both to support your response.
Both involve overcoming challenges and demonstrating strength.
Both are unrelated and do not require any effort.
Personal struggles are always negative, while resilience is always positive.
Resilience is only needed in professional life, not personal life.
Early Hip Hop was performed in:
New York City
Los Angeles
Chicago
Miami
Who was in the audience?
The President
The Prime Minister
The General Public
Celebrities
What equipment did Grandmaster Flash use to build a new musical sound?
Turntables and a mixer
Electric guitar
Drum machine
Synthesizer
What are “the breaks” to which Grandmaster Flash is referring? What is “scratching”?
A technique used by DJs to repeat a portion of a song
A type of dance move
A style of graffiti art
A form of rap battle
What about the way Hip Hop DJs played this music made it original?
The use of turntables to create new sounds
Playing music at a slower tempo
Using only one turntable
Playing only classical music
Grandmaster Flash describes the role of the Master of Ceremonies, or MC, at a Hip Hop performance as:
the main performer who raps and engages the audience
a background figure who supports the DJ
the person responsible for organizing the event
an individual who provides security at the event
“The Message” reflects the social and economic conditions of the Bronx in the 1970s through its:
Use of advanced music production equipment
Lyrics highlighting urban struggles
Focus on the affluent lifestyle
Emphasis on technological advancements
What role did the DJ play in the evolution of Hip Hop music?
They were the main vocalists in performances
They created new sounds and beats using turntables
They were responsible for writing all the lyrics
They managed the financial aspects of the music industry
How did the Harlem Renaissance influence modern music genres?
Through its promotion of silent films
By focusing on classical music compositions
Through its emphasis on cultural expression and identity
By introducing electronic music
Which of the following best describes the impact of Hip Hop culture on society?
It has led to the decline of other music genres
It has only impacted the music industry
It has influenced fashion, language, and social movements
It has remained a niche genre with little influence
How did the themes of the Harlem Renaissance influence later civil rights movements?
By discouraging political activism.
By promoting economic isolation.
By emphasizing racial pride and equality.
By focusing on technological advancements.
How did the themes of the Harlem Renaissance contribute to the development of African American literature?
By emphasizing technological advancements
By focusing solely on economic issues
By promoting cultural expression and identity
By ignoring racial issues
What impact did early Hip Hop have on urban communities in the 1970s?
It focused on classical music influences
It led to the decline of community engagement
It fostered a sense of community and cultural pride
It was only popular in rural areas
What role did the Harlem Renaissance play in shaping African American cultural identity?
It promoted economic growth and industrialization.
It emphasized cultural expression and racial pride.
It focused on political alliances with other countries.
It discouraged artistic endeavors.
How did Hip Hop music influence social movements in the late 20th century?
By promoting apathy towards social issues.
By encouraging political activism and awareness.
By isolating itself from other cultural movements.
By focusing solely on entertainment.
Which of the following best describes the evolution of DJ techniques in Hip Hop?
They were limited to classical music influences.
They focused only on live band performances.
They evolved to include digital technology and software.
They remained unchanged since the 1970s.
Where was Hip Hop developed?
Manhattan
South Bronx
Queens
Boston
When did Hip Hop get its start?
1960's
1970's
1980's
1990's
Which of these is not an element of hip hop?
DJ-ing
MC-ing
Break Dancing
Fashion Design
Hip Hop got it's start at
Shows at Clubs and Discos
Concerts at a local University
Community Block Parties and Community Centers
Under the Cross Bronx Expressway
What style of music did Kool Herc Like to play?
Disco
Funk, specifically James Brown
Jazz, usually using Miles Davis
Rock, he used a lot of Chuck Berry records
What is the "break" in a song?
The instrumental part that is mostly drums
The loudest part of the song
When the vocalist is shouting
When there is silence in the song
Grandmaster Flash would create music by doing what?
Playing one record right after another
Playing two different records at the same time
Mixing and playing the same "break" over and over
Switching back and forth between two different songs
Who was the first person to put together turntables with a mixer and create scratching?
Grandmaster Flash
MC Hammer
Dr. Dre
DJ Kool Herc
In the 1970s, Grandmaster Flash wasn't allowed to play his music at discos (dance clubs). So where did he perform instead?
House Parties
Football Stadiums
Hockey Arenas
What does "scratching" mean in hip hop and rap?
DJ uses hands to rewind tracks making a percussive sound.
It means you have an itch and need to do something about it.
It's when a track accidentally skips.
Who is the "father" of hip-hop?
Jay-Z
DJ Kool Herc
Tupac
Run DMC
Hip Hop became popular because....
the music was cheap to buy
people liked to hop around
it provided a way for Inner City Youth to express their life
hipsters played it non-stop at home
Hip Hop was UN-Popular because...
some people thought it promoted violence
it was too expensive to buy
it wasn't on 8 track tapes
people had a hard time dancing to it
Rapping is....
a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted over the beat
when you cover a present with paper to conceal it
a way to knock on a door to get let in
the most unpopular music in the US
Hip Hop/Rap songs love to use these types of instruments:
Electronic instruments
Brass instruments
String instruments
They don't use instruments...just talking
African American Spirituals (religious songs) often contained:
Spanish guitars
moments of pause for reflection
Scratching
hidden messages to help slaves escape the south
What were the origins of negro spirituals?
Native American musical traditions
European classical music influences
Asian musical influences
African slaves' experiences in the United States
How did the African American slaves use spirituals to communicate?
To communicate messages of surrender and acceptance
To communicate messages of resistance, hope, and freedom
To communicate messages of sadness and despair
To communicate messages of anger and revenge
What role did religion play in the development of negro spirituals?
Negro spirituals were purely secular in nature
The lyrics of negro spirituals were inspired by political ideologies
Religion had no influence on the development of negro spirituals
Religion provided inspiration and themes for the lyrics of negro spirituals.
What are some common themes found in negro spirituals?
Love, romance, and relationships
War, violence, and destruction
Wealth, luxury, and materialism
Freedom, liberation, hope, and faith
How did the themes of freedom and liberation manifest in negro spirituals?
The themes of freedom and liberation were only present in popular music, not in negro spirituals
Negro spirituals often expressed the desire for freedom and liberation from slavery through their lyrics and melodies.
Negro spirituals had no connection to the themes of freedom and liberation
The themes of freedom and liberation were only present in classical music, not in negro spirituals
In what ways did negro spirituals serve as a form of resistance and resilience for African American slaves?
By providing a means of expressing their emotions, maintaining their cultural identity, and communicating messages of hope and freedom.
By promoting violence and rebellion
By reinforcing the idea of inferiority and powerlessness
By encouraging assimilation into the dominant culture
What influence did negro spirituals have on later genres of African American music, such as blues, jazz, and gospel?
Negro spirituals had no influence on later genres of African American music
Negro spirituals were only used for entertainment and had no influence on later genres of music
Negro spirituals had a significant influence on later genres of African American music, providing a foundation for the development of blues, jazz, and gospel.
Negro spirituals were only popular in certain regions and did not influence later genres of African American music
What are the key themes of the Harlem Renaissance based on the lyrics of "What a Wonderful World"?
Nature and beauty
Racial pride and identity
Love and relationships
Social justice and equality
Which lines/words of the lyrics of "What a Wonderful World" are still relevant today?
The colors of the rainbow, so pretty in the sky
I see friends shaking hands, saying how do you do
The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night
All of the above
What are the key themes of the Harlem Renaissance based on the lyrics of "Strange Fruit"?
Racial Injustice and Oppression
Economic Prosperity
Technological Advancement
Romantic Love
How do these themes relate to the African American experience in the early 20th century in "Strange Fruit"?
They highlight the struggles and injustices faced by African Americans.
They celebrate the achievements and progress of African Americans.
They focus on the cultural contributions of African Americans.
They ignore the African American experience.
Which lines/words of the lyrics of "Strange Fruit" are still relevant today?
The opening lines about the trees
The description of the pastoral scene
The imagery of the strange fruit
The closing lines about the crows
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)"?
Jazz and Swing Music
Racial Pride
Artistic Expression
All of the above
Which of these themes in "It Don’t Mean a Thing (If it Ain’t Got That Swing)" are still relevant today?
The importance of rhythm in music
The role of lyrics in conveying a message
The influence of jazz on modern music
The significance of musical instruments
What does the repetition of "just a little bit" in the song RESPECT emphasize?
The need for a small amount of money
The demand for basic respect
The importance of hard work
The desire for luxury
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"?
Joy
Fear and despair
anger
excitement
What historical context is reflected in Marvin Gaye's song "What's Going On"?
Vietnam War
Civil Rights Movement
Harlem Renaissance
Black Power Movement
1What emotion is conveyed in the song "What's Going On"?
anger
sadness and concern
joy
excitement
What historical context is reflected in the song "Fight the Power"?
Civil Rights Movement
Harlem Renaissance
Women's Rights Movement
Black Power Movement
Which song is most closely associated with the Civil Rights Movement?
"Respect"
"What's Going On"
"A Change Is Gonna Come"
All of the above
Which song is a direct call to action against oppression?
"Respect"
"What's Going On"
"A Change Is Gonna Come"
"Fight the Power"
