The Birth of Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop Culture
Hip-Hop Pioneers
From the Bronx to the World
Social Commentary
100

In what New York City borough was hip-hop born?

The Bronx

100

Name two of the four foundational elements of hip-hop.

  • DJing
  • MCing
  • Graffiti
  • Breakdancing
100

Who is known as the "Father of Hip-Hop"?

DJ Kool Herc

100

Name one country mentioned in the video where hip-hop became popular outside the United States.

Japan
Brazil
South Africa
United Kingdom

100

Both Stop the Violence and Black America Again address what broad type of issue?

social issues (or social problems)

200

What apartment building hosted DJ Kool Herc's famous Back-to-School Jam?

1520 Sedgwick Avenue

200

According to the video, which is the larger culture: rap or hip-hop?

hip-hop

200

Who founded the Zulu Nation?

Afrika Bambaataa

200

According to the video, what visual art form became one of hip-hop's four elements?

graffiti

200

Which song by Boogie Down Productions encourages listeners to reject violence?

"Stop the Violence"

300

Who organized the Back-to-School Jam to earn money for school clothes?

Cindy Campbell

300

Which element of hip-hop is described as its "backbone"?

DJing

300

Which artist helped connect graffiti culture with hip-hop?

Fab Five Freddy

300

According to the video, what type of tours help preserve hip-hop's history in New York City?

hip-hop sightseeing tours

300

Which song by Common discusses race, inequality, and justice in America?

"Black America Again"

400

On what date did DJ Kool Herc's famous party take place?

August 11, 1973

400

B-boys and B-girls are named after what part of a song?

the break (or break beat)

400

Which rock band recorded "Walk This Way" with Run-DMC?

Aerosmith

400

Name one place or institution mentioned in the video that helps preserve hip-hop today.

Museums
Art galleries
Fashion
Hip-hop tours

400

Besides entertaining listeners, both songs are meant to do what?

Raise awareness
Educate listeners
Inspire change
Speak out against injustice

500

What musical technique made DJ Kool Herc famous?

extending the break beat (or the break)

500

What style of music most influenced early hip-hop DJs?

disco

500

Which television network helped make hip-hop a global phenomenon?

MTV

500

According to the video, name two countries outside the United States where audiences embrace hip-hop.

  • Japan
  • Brazil
  • South Africa
  • United Kingdom
500

According to both songs, artists can use music to do what?

Give people a voice
Bring attention to social problems
Encourage positive change
Speak out against injustice

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