A
What is the name of the fictional city where Batman operates?
Gotham
What is the tallest mountain in the world?
Mt Everest
What is the capital of France?
Paris
When did the Harlem Renaissance take place?
1920s-1930s
Which two factors made Harlem an attractive hub for the creative and cultural movement of the Harlem Renaissance?
a. its large size
b. its quiet atmosphere
c. its vibrant community
d. its historical landmarks
e. its lively entertainment scene
C, E
One influential figure of the Harlem Renaissance
W. E. B. Du Bois, writer and advocate Jessie Redmon Fauset, writer and editor Claude McKay, writer Zora Neale Hurston, author Langston Hughes, poet Louis Armstrong, jazz musician Bessie Smith, blues singer Duke Ellington, pianist Josephine Baker, performer Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, dancer Aaron Douglas, painter James Van Der Zee, photographer Augusta Savage, sculptor
how did African American newspapers and magazines contribute to the Harlem Renaissance?
allowed writers to share their voices and ideas with more readers. Poetry, novels, and essays boldly addressed the realities of being Black in America.
How did the Harlem Renaissance positively impact the African American community?
a powerful way for Black Americans to promote social change.
a new spirit of self-determination and pride, a new social consciousness, and a new commitment to political activism
art could be a vehicle to improve the lives of the African Americans
many communities use _________________ as powerful tools to create positive change
music, art, literature
According to the text, what are two factors that contributed to the emergence of the Harlem Renaissance?
exploration of identity
the Great Migration
African American leaders sought to create a new identity as a free people
what caused African American families to move to cities like New York, Chicago, and Detroit during the Great Migration?
to find better living and working conditions
Why did the Harlem Renaissance eventually come to a close?
The Great Depression began.