BHM Music quiz

Question 1

Who is Stevie Wonder honoring with his song "Happy Birthday"?

Accepted Answer

Martin Luther King jr

Question 2

Where was hip-hop created?

Accepted Answer

The Bronx, New York

Question 3

Louis Armstrong was one of the most important jazz muscians ever. What artistic movement was he a part of in the 1920s?

Accepted Answer

The Harlem Renaissance

Question 4

"Buffalo Soldier" is a very popular song by raggae artist Bob Marley. Who were the "Buffalo soldiers"?

Accepted Answer

Black soldiers in the US army during the 1860s-1940s

Question 5

Robert Johnson was a musician in the 1930s who has been called "the first rock star". What legened is told about him?

Accepted Answer

That he sold his soul to the devil to become talented and famous

Question 6

RnB stands for

Accepted Answer

Rythm and Blues

Question 7

In 1953, the song “Hound Dog” was released by this blues singer before Elvis Presley’s made his version in 1956

Accepted Answer

Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Question 8

This famous black-owned record company was behind famous musical acts like Marvin Gaye, The Supreme's and Jackson 5

Accepted Answer

Motown

Question 9

Stevie Wonder is the person who has won the most Grammy awards ever (25)

Accepted Answer

False

Question 10

Hip-hop, R&B, rap etc were some of the most popular music genres in the US in 2023

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

Which music genres were created by black muscians?

Accepted Answer

Jazz, Rythm and Blues, Reggae

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