Harlem Renaissance Quiz

What is the Harlem Renaissance?

• A movement that focused on the African American identity through literature, art, and music

• A movement that focused on the African American identity through sports and entertainment

• A movement that focused on the African American identity through science and technology

• A movement that focused on the African American identity through politics and activism

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What is the Black Chicago Renaissance?

• A creative movement that blossomed out of Chicago's East Side, similar to the Harlem Renaissance

• A creative movement that blossomed out of Chicago's West Side, similar to the Harlem Renaissance

• A creative movement that blossomed out of Chicago's North Side, similar to the Harlem Renaissance

• A creative movement that blossomed out of Chicago's South Side, similar to the Harlem Renaissance

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How does the Black Chicago Renaissance differ from Modernism?

• All of the above

• It included paintings, jazz, blues, and dance, not just plays, novels, and poetry

• It focused on the voices of Black Americans specifically

• It was influenced by the Great Migration

What were Jim Crow laws?

• Laws that encouraged integration and equal opportunities for all races

• Laws that promoted racial equality and protected the rights of Black Americans

• Laws that abolished racial discrimination and promoted diversity

• Laws that legalized racial segregation and discriminated against Black Americans

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What did the Harlem Renaissance focus on?

• All of the above

• Uplifting Black Americans through cultural and racial pride

• Exploring new themes such as heritage, racial identity, and equality

• Bringing awareness to the struggles of Black Americans

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What is African American Vernacular English (AAVE)?

• A dialect of English specific to the African American community in Los Angeles

• A dialect of English specific to the African American community in Chicago

• A dialect of English specific to the African American community in Harlem

• A dialect of English specific to the African American community

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What is the significance of AAVE in the Harlem Renaissance?

• It represented the unique vernacular of the African American community

• It challenged traditional notions of language and literature

• It reflected the cultural identity and experiences of Black Americans

• All of the above

What is the American Dream?

• The belief that anyone can achieve their goals and aspirations

• The pursuit of happiness and success in America

• All of the above

• The idea of equal opportunities for all

What were some challenges faced by Black Americans during the Harlem Renaissance?

• All of the above

• Discrimination and segregation

• Limited access to education and employment opportunities

• Inequality in housing and living conditions

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Who wrote the play 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

• Lorraine Hansberry

• Zora Neale Hurston

• Alice Walker

• Toni Morrison

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