Vanilla Ice: Rise and Impact

Vanilla Ice: Rise and Impact

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts, Social Studies

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

FREE Resource

The video explores the rise and fall of Vanilla Ice, focusing on his early life, the unexpected success of 'Ice Ice Baby', and the cultural impact of his music. Despite initial criticism and being seen as a passing fancy, Vanilla Ice's work is recognized for its contribution to hip-hop culture. The video highlights the genius behind his music, particularly the use of sampling, and discusses the lasting legacy of his work.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Vanilla Ice's initial involvement in music?

He was a rock guitarist.

He was a jazz musician.

He was a classical pianist.

He was a breakdancer with a jam box.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What marked the turning point in Vanilla Ice's career?

A collaboration with a famous artist.

A DJ playing the B-side of his record.

Winning a music competition.

A viral music video.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the public's initial perception of Vanilla Ice's race?

They thought he was Asian.

They thought he was Black.

They thought he was Native American.

They thought he was Hispanic.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial reaction to the song 'Ice Ice Baby'?

It was ignored by the public.

It quickly became a global hit.

It was banned in several countries.

It was only popular in the US.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Vanilla Ice's identity as a rapper controversial?

He was a white rapper in a predominantly Black genre.

He was from a wealthy background.

He had no musical training.

He was too young.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main criticism of Vanilla Ice's hit song 'Ice Ice Baby'?

It copied a riff from another song.

It was not danceable.

It was too long.

It had no lyrics.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Vanilla Ice's music challenge racial perceptions in hip-hop?

By using only instrumental tracks.

By blending classical music with hip-hop.

By being a white artist in a Black-dominated genre.

By focusing on country music themes.

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