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1
Which band is known for hits like “Ballroom Blitz” and “Fox on the Run”?
KISS
Sweet
Queen
T.REX
2
Salsa music originated from which region?
Brazil
Mexico
Spain
Carribbean
3
Which hip-hop group was known for the song “Fight the Power”?
N.W.A.
Wu-Tang Clan
Public enemy
Run-D.M.C.
4
Who sang the disco anthem “I Will Survive”?
Tina turner
Diana Ross
Donna summer
Gloria gaynor
5
What record label helped popularize salsa in the 1970s?
Capitol records
Def jam
Dania records
Motown
6
What is the main rhythm at the heart of salsa music?
Cumbia
Clave
Samba
Tree trunks
7
Which group made hits like “Stayin’ Alive” and “Night Fever”?
Earth, wind & fire
ABBA
KC and the sunshine band
Bee gees
8
Which artist is most associated with the character Ziggy Stardust?
Rod Stewart
Freddie Bowie
Elton John
David Bowie
9
What does “MC” stand for in hip-hop?
Music Creator
Microphone Controller
Master of ceremonies
Mine Craft
10
Which movie helped make disco even more popular in the late 1970s?
Flash dance
Saturday night fever
Grease
Footloose
11
What phrase is Celia Cruz famous for shouting during performances?
Baliemos!
Vamos!
Ay caramba!
Azucar!
12
What kind of clubs were central to disco culture?
Country bars
Discotheques
Jazz lounges
Opera houses
13
What does the word “salsa” mean in Spanish?
Party
Sauce
Dance
Music
14
Which instrument is NOT typical in salsa music?
Electric guitar
Trumpet
Congas
Timbales
15
Which country was the birthplace of glam rock?
USA
Canada
UK
Germany
16
What was a common fashion style for disco dancing?
Leather jackets
Bell bottoms and sparkles
Tracksuit and sneakers
Flannel shirts and jeans
17
Which artist is often credited with bringing gangsta rap to the mainstream?
Dr.Dre
Rakim
LL cool J
Nas
18
In which U.S. city did salsa music become a major movement in the 1970s?
Chicago
LA
Miami
NYC
19
Which of these genres was heavily influenced by glam rock?
Classical
Jazz
Punk rock
Country
20
What are the 4 main elements of hip-hop culture?
Rap, Pop, Grunge, EDM
Rap, R&B, Soul, Jazz
Rap, Breakdancing, Graffiti, DJing
Rap, Fashion, Beatboxing, Singing
21
In which city did hip-hop originate?
LA
Chicago
Atlanta
NYC
22
What kind of themes did glam rock often explore?
War and peace
Mysticism and outer space
Everyday life
Political protests
23
Who is known as the “Queen of Salsa”?
Gloria Estefan
Jennifer Lopez
Shakira
Celia Cruz
24
What decade did Glam Rock emerge in?
1960s
1980s
1990s
1970s
25
Who was the frontman of T. Rex?
Gary glitter
Marc bolan
Bryan ferry
Mick jagger
26
What year is considered the birth of hip-hop?
1987
1973
1969
1989
27
Which of these is a signature feature of glam rock fashion?
Leather jackets
Glitter and platform boots
Baggy pants
Grunge flannel shirts
28
What hip-hop artist is known for the album “Illmatic”?
Nas
Jay-z
Biggie smalls
Tupac
29
What kind of beat is disco music known for?
Swing beat
2-step beat
Breakbeat
Four-on-the-floor
30
Who is known as the “Father of Hip-Hop”?
Dr Dre
Dj Kool herc
Ice cube
Tupac shakur
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which decade did disco become most popular?
1970s
1960s
1990s
1980s
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Which famous disco club was located in New York City?
Disco dazzle
Club paradise
The electric ballroom
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