Harlem Renaissance

How did the art made during the Harlem Rennaissance help the goal of equality?

• strictly adhering to European artistic standards

• using art to express the struggles of African American life and identity

• avoiding any political or social commentary in their works

• • By focusing on landscapes and avoiding depictions of people

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Which of the following best describes the impact of the Harlem Renaissance in the Unites States?

• • confirmed existing stereotypes about African Americans

• It made African American culture more invisible

• It gave African Americans a platform to stand up and become a part of America

• It had no impact on the perception of African American culture

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How did the Harlem Renaissance impact African American literature?

• • It led to a decline in published works by African American authors

• It brought about a golden age of African American literature that paved a way for people of color.

• It had no noticeable impact on African American literature

• It focused solely on poetry, ignoring other forms of literature

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What role did jazz music play in the Harlem Renaissance?

• It was largely ignored by the movement

• It played a minor role compared to visual arts and literature

• It was considered too modern and not included in the movement

• It was a big piece of expressing the cultural identity of African Americans

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Which artist is known for their work during the Harlem Renaissance that depicted African American life?

• • Pablo Picasso

• Claude Monet

• Aaron Douglas

• Vincent van Gogh

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How did the Harlem Renaissance contribute to the civil rights movement?

• • It provided a chance for African American to voice their beliefs on the topic of racial problems.

• It had no connection to the civil rights movement.

• • It discouraged African Americans from participating in activism.

• It focused solely on arts, without any political implications.

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 Which of the following was a key theme in the visual arts of the Harlem Renaissance?

• Abstract expressions of European landscapes

• Traditional depictions of rural life in America

• Focus on futuristic and dystopian themes

• • A look into African American heritage and experiences

What was a major impact of the Harlem Renaissance on American society?

• It led to the decline of African American culture

• It created a newfound appreciation for African American culture and arts

• It had little to no impact on American society

• It primarily influenced the economic structures of urban areas

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Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Harlem Renaissance on American society?

• It led to the immediate end of racial segregation in the United States

• It decreased the population of Harlem

• It began to integrate African American art, literature, and music into mainstream American culture

• • It resulted in significant economic reforms in urban areas

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Louis Armstrong, a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance, was known for his skills in playing which instrument?

• Guitar

• Piano

• Drums

• Trumpet

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