The Birth of Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop Culture
Hip-Hop Pioneers
From the Bronx to the World
Social Commentary
Final Jeopardy
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
Master of Ceremonies that originally hosted parties and introduced tracks to the dancing audience.
An MC/Emcee
100
This major New York City borough became the epicenter of urban decay in the 1970s, famously captured by the phrase "The Bronx is burning" due to rampant landlord arson.
The South Bronx
100
Before hip-hop spread across the globe, DJ Kool Herc developed its foundational DJ techniques after bringing musical traditions from this country to the Bronx.
Jamaica
200
What apartment building hosted DJ Kool Herc's famous Back-to-School Jam?
1520 Sedgwick Avenue
200
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
Known as the founder of the "conscious rap" subgenre, this KRS-One led group famously explored New York City's neglected housing projects and tackled police corruption with songs like "You Must Learn" and "Stop the Violence"
Boogie Down Productions
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
This high-energy genre is heavily influenced by Jamaican dancehall, American hip-hop, and electronic music. It's famous for rapid-fire lyricism, regional slang, and subgenres like grime, road rap, and drill.
UK / United Kingdom Rap
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
This is currently the second-largest hip-hop market in the world after the U.S
France
500
This term for the intentional underinvestment and discrimination in banking, insurance, and healthcare in minority neighborhoods was a primary target for socially conscious 1990s rap.
Redlining