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WorksheetsBreakdancing and Hip Hop Quiz
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Breakdancing originated in which city?
Los Angeles
New York City
Chicago
Miami
Breakdancing began in which decade?
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
Breakdancing was first developed by which community?
Latin American youth
African American and Puerto Rican youth
Asian American youth
Native American youth
The term “B-Boy” or “B-Girl” originally stood for:
Beat Boy/Girl
Break Boy/Girl
Bounce Boy/Girl
Boogie Boy/Girl
The earliest breakdancers were influenced by which form of dance and movement?
Ballet and Jazz
Tap and Contemporary
Funk and Martial Arts
Ballroom and Swing
DJ Kool Herc is known for:
Creating graffiti art
Inventing the breakbeat
Designing hip hop clothing
Teaching the first breakdancing class
Breakdancing was originally performed to what kind of music?
Rock
Jazz
Funk and soul breaks
Country
Which of these crews was one of the first famous breakdancing groups?
Rock Steady Crew
Electric Boogaloos
The Lockers
JabbaWockeeZ
The 1980s saw breakdancing become popular worldwide through:
TikTok videos
TV shows and movies
Online tutorials
Music festivals only
Breakdancing will debut as an Olympic sport in which year?
2020
2022
2024
2028
Breakdancers often wear loose clothing because:
It looks fancy
It allows freedom of movement
It keeps them warm
It’s part of a costume
Which accessory is commonly worn by breakers to protect their heads during power moves?
Hat or beanie
Bandana
Helmet
Cap with spikes
What type of shoes are preferred for breakdancing?
Heavy boots
Soft slippers
Sneakers with good grip and flexibility
Formal shoes
Breakdancing clothing often reflects:
High fashion trends
Individual style and hip hop culture
Traditional costumes
Sports uniforms
The purpose of breaking in the early hip hop community was to:
Entertain the rich
Replace physical fighting
Advertise products
Compete for money
Battles in breaking are a way for dancers to:
Express aggression
Show respect and skill through movement
Win arguments
Copy others’ moves
Breakdancing helps build:
Anger and frustration
Community, creativity, and confidence
Isolation and competitiveness only
Strict rules and routines
Which of the following is not part of breakdancing attire?
Loose pants
Baggy t-shirt
Tight leather boots
Sneakers
Many breakers personalize their clothing to:
Match other dancers exactly
Express identity and crew pride
Follow a dress code
Hide their movements
A breakdancer’s “style” represents:
Their crew only
Their personality, rhythm, and creativity
A set choreography
Only their clothing
Breakdancing began in which type of setting?
Professional theatres
Underground clubs and streets
Dance studios
School gyms
A “cypher” in breaking refers to:
A secret handshake
A circle of dancers taking turns
A type of footwork
A crew uniform
Where would you most likely see a breaking battle today?
Ballet performance
Hip hop jam or street event
Classical concert
Marching parade
The cypher is important because it:
Limits participation
Encourages respect, creativity, and connection
Separates dancers from the audience
Focuses on choreography only
In battles, dancers “call out” opponents by:
Yelling
Taunting or gesturing through movement
Singing lyrics
Leaving the circle
What is Top Rock?
A spinning move on the head
The standing introduction showing rhythm and style
A floor move
A type of freeze
Floorwork includes:
Movements performed upright
Movements done on the ground
Only jumps
Only hand gestures
Power Moves are best described as:
Soft flowing movements
Controlled poses
Fast, acrobatic moves showing strength and momentum
Simple walking patterns
A Freeze is when a dancer:
Spins continuously
Stops suddenly in a strong pose
Walks off stage
Drops to the floor slowly
A Drop connects which two parts of a breaking round?
Floorwork to freeze
Top rock to floorwork
Freeze to taunt
Power move to spin
Taunts are used to:
Show weakness
Challenge or tease the opponent
Rest during performance
Finish a combo
A Cypher is:
A circle where breakers perform one at a time
A jump move
A headspin
A freeze combination
A B-Boy is:
A beginner dancer
A male breakdancer
A DJ
A graffiti artist
A B-Girl is:
A background performer
A female breakdancer
A choreographer
A music producer
Which of the following is an example of a power move?
Six-step
Headspin
Top rock step
Baby freeze
Which of these is not one of the five elements of hip hop?
DJing
MCing
Ballet
Graffiti art
The five elements of hip hop are:
Breaking, DJing, MCing, Graffiti, and Knowledge
Popping, Locking, Tutting, Ballet, and House
Music, Fashion, Language, Sports, and Acting
Power, Energy, Time, Space, and Style
In hip hop, the MC’s role is to:
Control the music equipment
Speak or rap to hype the crowd
Create graffiti
Judge the dancers
The DJ’s role in hip hop is to:
Perform graffiti
Control and mix the music
Lead the dance battle
Write lyrics
The element of “Knowledge” in hip hop represents:
Academic learning
Understanding the culture, respect, and community values
Memorizing lyrics
Learning choreography
