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WorksheetsThe Great Migration and Harlem Renaissance
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 11mins
What was the Harlem Renaissance?
A political movement for civil rights
A labor movement in the 1920s
An African American cultural movement in Harlem, New York
A military campaign during World War II
The Harlem Renaissance spanned which decade?
1900s
1910s
1920s
1930s
What types of cultural expression were prominent during the Harlem Renaissance?
literature, music, stage performance, and art
racial barriers, segregation, and slavery.
money, food, and water
happy, sad, and angry
Who were some key figures of the Harlem Renaissance? (Choose Two Answers)
Duke Ellington and Josephine Baker
Martin Luther King Jr and Madam C.J. Walker
Langston Hughes and Zora Neal Hurtson
Rosa Parks and Malcolm X
What was the Great Migration?
When millions of African Americans gathered to see Martin Luther King speak
When millions of African Americans protest for better work conditions
When millions of African Americans moved from the rural south to the urban north
When millions of African Americans boycott Target
How did the Great Migration affect the Harlem Renaissance?
It decreased the population of African Americans in Harlem
It increased African American political power in the South
It brought a large number of African American artists and intellectuals to Harlem
It led to the decline of African American cultural expressions
Which genre of music is often associated with the Harlem Renaissance?
Rock
Jazz
Classical
Hip-hop
What role did jazz play in the Harlem Renaissance?
Jazz separated the elites from the lower class
Jazz captured the spirit and energy of the era
Jazz drew the community away from racial segregation
Jazz brought negative energy to the north
Who were some of the notable jazz musicians associated with the Harlem Renaissance?
Alicia Keys, Mary J Blige, and Goapele
Gregory Porter, Jose James, and Kurt Elling
Cab Calloway, Ma Rainey, and Willie Smith
Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Bessie Smith
Literature had a significant role during the Harlem Renaissance, allowing African Americans the space to explore themes of racial identity, social inequality, and the African American experience.
True
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Who were some key literary figures of the Harlem Renaissance and what themes did they explore?
(Choose 3 answers)
Langston Huhges
Zora Neale Hurtson
Claude Mckay
Harriet Tubman
In what ways did Harlem Renaissance literature serve as a form of social activism?
By challenging racial stereotypes
By offering a powerful counter narrative to the mainstream depictions of African Americans
By using the written word to fight equality and civil rights
By exploring segregated schools in the area
What was one of the goals of the Harlem Renaissance?
To promote racial integration
To rejuvenate Harlem's economy
To celebrate African American cultural contributions
To initiate political reform in the South
Visual Arts created works representing the black community's realities and aspirations.
True
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Who were some of the Harlem Renaissance visual artists and what themes did they explore?
Aaron Douglas and Archibald; racial pride and cultural identity
Harriet Tubman and Sojorner Truth; slavery and Jim Crow laws
Ruby Bridges and W.E.B. Du Bois; education and segregation
How did the art of the Harlem Renaissance impact societal perceptions of African Americans?
By challenging black artists and making it hard for them to become successful
By challenging stereotypes and paving the way for future generations of black artists.
What is the lasting impact of the Harlem Renaissance on American culture and society?
It continues to influence artists, writers, and musicians today
It negatively paints Black individuals as vulnerable savages
It dismantle slavery and segregation by itself
How did the Harlem Renaissance contribute to the Civil Rights Movement?
Jazz music was played during peace protest to bring white and black people together
It helped foster a sense of black identity and pride
In what ways does the legacy of the Harlem Renaissance continue to be felt in modern times?
Through it's role in changing perceptions of African Americans in the United States
By enlightening society on what good music sounds like
Through it's role in switching up the fashion industry with a new look that draws a lot of attention
By advocating for social change and celebrating black culture and identity
