Music Videos Quiz

Question 1

Why did the Beatles start making 'promotional clips' for their songs in 1965?

Accepted Answer

To promote their releases without a live performance

Question 2

What was the first year in which a global hit single included a video that was 'essential to it's marketing strategy´?

Accepted Answer

1975

Question 3

What prominent artist started to explore racial issues in his videos for 'China Girl' and 'Let's Dance'?

Accepted Answer

David Bowie

Question 4

In what decade did music videos become a regular part of a musician's marketing strategy?

Accepted Answer

80s

Question 5

What is the most watched English language music video on Youtube?

Accepted Answer

Shape of You, Ed Sheeran

Question 6

How much did Michael & Janet Jackson's video for 'Scream' (1995) cost to produce?

Accepted Answer

$7 million

Question 7

After MTV, Youtube arrived. What year did it launch?

Accepted Answer

2005

Question 8

What was the first music video ever aired on MTV in 1981?

Accepted Answer

Video Killed The Radio Star, The Buggles

Question 9

Fill the gap: "__________ revolutionised music videos. Before him, MTV refused to play African American artists."

Accepted Answer

Michael Jackson

Question 10

What was the global hit single from the previous question?

Accepted Answer

Bohemian Rhapsody, Queen

Question 11

MTV was the first platform to prioritise the medium of music videos. What was MTV's original name?

Accepted Answer

Music Television

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