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1
Who was Alain Locke?
A jazz musician
A novelist
A philosopher and key figure of the Harlem Renaissance
A civil rights lawyer
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Where was the Harlem Renaissance centered?
Chicago
Los Angeles
Atlanta
New York city
3
What effect did the Harlem Renaissance have on American culture?
Was ignored by the public
Caused political upheaval
Strengthened racial stereotypes
Enriched American culture and arts
4
What theme was common in Harlem Renaissance literature?
Science fiction
The American Revolution
Colonialism
Racial identity and pride
5
The Harlem Renaissance was mostly a:
Political revolution
Religious revival
Cultural and artistic explosion
Scientific movement
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Who was Duke Ellington?
A jazz composer and bandleader
A novelist
A Harlem politician
A painter
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Who wrote The Weary Blues?
Countee Cullen
W.E.B. Du Bois
Claude McKay
Langston Hughes
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Which of the following is true about Harlem Renaissance artists?
They worked in isolation
They rejected traditional forms of art
They helped create a new sense of Black pride
A) They all focused on African politics
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Who was a leading poet of the Harlem Renaissance?
Ezra Pound
Langston Hughes
Robert Frost
Walt Whitman
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When did the Harlem Renaissance begin?
1950s
1919s
1920s
1890s
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Which musical genre is closely associated with the Harlem Renaissance?
Country
Jazz
Rock
Classical
12
Who was Bessie Smith?
A political leader
A novelist
A painter
A blues singer
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11. Claude McKay was known for writing about
White middle-class America
Racial injustice and resistance
Rural life
Immigrant struggles
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Which art form flourished during the Harlem Renaissance besides literature and music?
Painting
Pottery
Architecture
Sculpting
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Which novel by Zora Neale Hurston is considered a classic of the Harlem Renaissance?
The Bluest Eye
Their Eyes Were Watching God
Native son
Beloved
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What did many Harlem Renaissance writers seek to redefine?
African American identity
American government
Language rules
European history
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What was the main goal of the Harlem Renaissance?
Promote economic reform
Spread religious teachings
Celebrate African American culture
Support political campaigns
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What was “The New Negro”?
A book and a movement promoting Black pride
A poem
A dance
A political party
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Which neighborhood in New York City was the heart of the Harlem Renaissance?
Xhe Bronx
Harlem
Qeens
Brooklyn
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What role did The Crisis magazine play during the Harlem Renaissance?
Published African American literature and art
Taught farming techniques
Promoted jazz concerts
Was a fashion magazine
