The Birth of Hip-Hop
In what New York City borough was hip-hop born?
The Bronx
Name two of the four foundational elements of hip-hop.
Who is known as the "Father of Hip-Hop"?
DJ Kool Herc
Name one country mentioned in the video where hip-hop became popular outside the United States.
Japan
Brazil
South Africa
United Kingdom
Both Stop the Violence and Black America Again address what broad type of issue?
social issues (or social problems)
What apartment building hosted DJ Kool Herc's famous Back-to-School Jam?
1520 Sedgwick Avenue
According to the video, which is the larger culture: rap or hip-hop?
hip-hop
Who founded the Zulu Nation?
Afrika Bambaataa
According to the video, what visual art form became one of hip-hop's four elements?
graffiti
Which song by Boogie Down Productions encourages listeners to reject violence?
"Stop the Violence"
Who organized the Back-to-School Jam to earn money for school clothes?
Cindy Campbell
Which element of hip-hop is described as its "backbone"?
DJing
Which artist helped connect graffiti culture with hip-hop?
Fab Five Freddy
According to the video, what type of tours help preserve hip-hop's history in New York City?
hip-hop sightseeing tours
Which song by Common discusses race, inequality, and justice in America?
"Black America Again"
On what date did DJ Kool Herc's famous party take place?
August 11, 1973
B-boys and B-girls are named after what part of a song?
the break (or break beat)
Which rock band recorded "Walk This Way" with Run-DMC?
Aerosmith
Name one place or institution mentioned in the video that helps preserve hip-hop today.
Museums
Art galleries
Fashion
Hip-hop tours
Besides entertaining listeners, both songs are meant to do what?
Raise awareness
Educate listeners
Inspire change
Speak out against injustice
What musical technique made DJ Kool Herc famous?
extending the break beat (or the break)
What style of music most influenced early hip-hop DJs?
disco
Which television network helped make hip-hop a global phenomenon?
MTV
According to the video, name two countries outside the United States where audiences embrace hip-hop.
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