What was the central theme behind the Harlem Renaissance?

expression of black lives and struggles

Which of the following is the best definition of a renaissance?

A time of new music, art and cultural growth

The 1920s was a time period also known as the “Roaring 20s”. Why was this era known by that name?

It was a time of economic and cultural growth in the United States.

Langston Hughes is best known for:

writing poetry about African American life

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1
What was the central theme behind the Harlem Renaissance?
expression of black lives and struggles
the struggles of immigrants in Harlem
new arts
famous black people
2
Which of the following is the best definition of a renaissance?
A particular artist who paints, sculpts and writes.
A period of art and literature in 14th Century Italy.
A period in the 1920's.
A time of new music, art and cultural growth
3
When did the Jazz Age begin?
In the 1900's
In the 2000's
In the 1800's
In the 2010's
4
What types of music came out of the Harlem Renaissance time period?
hip- hop and blues
rap and pop
square dancing
jazz and blues
5
Jazz started in this Louisiana city...
Jackson
New Orleans
Baton Rouge
St. Charles
6
What important event happened that allowed the Harlem Renaissance movement to happen?
great migration
great journey
rally
immigration
7
The first solo, transatlantic flight was achieved by Charles Lindbergh.
False
True
8
Which instrument did Louis Armstrong play?
drums
trombone
trumpet
bass
9
Henry Ford was an _______________.
Inventor
Jazz Musician
Novelist
Sculptor during the Harlem Renaissance
10
The 1920s was a time period also known as the “Roaring 20s”. Why was this era known by that name?
It was a time of many wars being fought in different parts of world.
It was a time of massive storms along the Atlantic coastline.
It was a time of economic and cultural growth in the United States.
It was a time of political upheaval in Washington, D.C.
11
Langston Hughes is best known for:
playing original, upbeat music
being an excellent baseball player
creating colorful paintings during the Harlem Renaissance
writing poetry about African American life
12
When did the Harlem Renaissance take place?
1890's and 1900
1920's and 1930's
1940's and 1950's
1870's and 80's
13
Ford motor company was the first automobile manufacturer to use the assembly line to produce cars .
False
True

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