Hip Hop and African History

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What are some elements of hip hop culture?

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DJing, MCing, Graffiti, Breakdancing

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African dances contribute to modern dance styles by:

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influencing rhythm and movement

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The impact of slavery on African people as described in the text was:

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Negative and detrimental

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African dance styles have influenced dance in the Caribbean, Europe, and the Americas in various ways. Which of the following is NOT a way in which African dance has influenced these regions? Introduction of rhythmic complexity and polyrhythms, Development of new dance forms like jazz and salsa, Adoption of African dance as a form of religious expression

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Incorporation of traditional African costumes

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How did the Great Migration affect neighborhoods like Harlem and the Bronx?

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It caused a cultural renaissance and population growth.

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The conditions in the Bronx that led to the emergence of hip hop in the early 1970s were characterized by:

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Economic hardship and social upheaval.

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Some of the conditions in the Bronx that led to the creation of hip hop were: Economic hardship and urban decay, Technological advancements in music production, Government support for the arts, Influence of classical music

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Economic hardship and urban decay

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Who is credited as the 'father of hip hop'?

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DJ Kool Herc

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Breakdancing is a style of street dance that originated in which of the following locations? New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami

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New York City

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The four universally agreed upon foundational pillars of hip hop are: DJing, MCing, Graffiti Art, and Breakdancing

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DJing, MCing, Graffiti Art, and Breakdancing