Mahalia Jackson

Martin Luther King, Jr. asked Mahalia Jackson to sing before he gave his speech.

• FACT

• OPINION

What influenced Mahalia's music?

• Church

• her father

• nothin

What type of music was Mahalia's style?

• Jazz

• Pop

• Gospel

• soul

Who did Mahalia live with after her father had to give her up?

• No one

• Her aunt

• Her grandmother

• Her neighbor

How did Mahalia describe the music in her church?

• strong and expressive

• quiet and solemn

• boring and religious

In the text, it states that Mahalia's father had multiple jobs. What can we conclude about Mahalia's father?

• He was hard-working.

• He was lazy.

• He didn't love Mahalia.

Which famous singer did Mahalia consider her idol?

• Aretha Franklin

• Michael Jackson

• Bessie Smith

• Louis Armstrong

What genre of music is Mahalia Jackson most associated with?

• Jazz

• Blues

• Gospel

• Rock

Which civil rights leader asked Mahalia Jackson to sing at a famous event?

• Malcolm X

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Rosa Parks

• Nelson Mandela

What was a significant influence on Mahalia Jackson's musical style?

• Classical music

• Her church upbringing

• Her school education

• Her travels