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1
Little Richard performed Rhythm and Blues (R&B), but for the sake of white audiences it was called Rock and Roll.
False
True
2
What is an example of a Jim Crow Law?
Separate Bathrooms
Separate Water Fountains
All of the above
Separate Schools
3
Who is this 1950s Latino Musician?
Ritchie Valens
Celia Cruz
Carlos Santana
Pitbull
4
Who is the performer who was only filmed from the waist up because of his "vulgar pelvic movements" in his performances?
Elvis Presley
Chuck Berry
Little Richard
Pat Boone
5
Who is this pioneer of early music technology? Hint: His wife helped too!
Elvis Presley
Pat Boone
Chuck Berry
Les Paul
6
Being a Teenager between 1900-1940s was easy, with lots of leisure time and a stable economy?
True
False
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Name two instruments in a typical 1950s band.
guitar
synthesizer
trumpet
vocals
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What type of song is this?
A Blues Tune
A Field Holler
A Work Song
A spiritual
9
What was The Great Migration?
African-Americans moving West for better opportunities
African-Americans moving North for better opportunities
African -Americans moving East for better opportunities
African -Americans moving South for better opportunities
10
Big Mama Thornton performed the original version of "Hound Dog."
False
True
11
What is the name of this "Empress of the Blues?"
Bessie Smith
Beyonce'
Lady Gaga
Ella Fitzgerald
12
What is the name of this famous singer and guitar player?
Chuck Berry
Little Richard
Elvis Presley
Johnny Cash
13
The Birthplace of the Blues is in New Orleans, Louisiana.
False
True
14
A spiritual is a song rooted in biblical stories, describing the hardships of enslaved African-Americans.
False
True
15
What is lead singing?
One Singer singing the melody
Singing alone in your room
Singing in front of an audience
Multiple singers singing harmony
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Pat Boone's performance of "Tutti Frutti" uses Little Richard's song.
True
False
17
Johnny Cash's music could be considered which three styles?
Country
Rockibilly
Rock and Roll
Rap
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What type of song is this?
A Work Song
A Blues Tune
A Field Holler
A Spiritual
