Harlem History
What city was the center of the Harlem Renaissance?
New York City
Who was a famous poet known for the poem 'Dreams'?
Langston Hughes
What type of music became very popular during the Harlem Renaissance?
Jazz
What are the four examples of creative arts?
Painting, music, dance, and writing
What is literature?
Written works such as poems, stories, and novels.
During which decade did the Harlem Renaissance become popular?
The 1920s.
Who was a famous jazz musician known as Satchmo?
Louis Armstrong
What type of music is Bessie Smith famous for singing?
Blues
What is a mural?
A large painting on a wall.
What does culture include?
A group's traditions, beliefs, music, art, and way of life.
What was the main purpose of the Harlem Renaissance?
To celebrate and share African American culture, art, music, and literature
Who was a famous female writer and anthropologist during the Renaissance?
Zora Neale Hurston
What famous Harlem nightclub was known for jazz performances?
The Cotton Club
What type of art uses words to express thoughts and feelings?
Poetry
What is one way the Harlem Renaissance influenced American culture?
It helped bring African American music, writing, and art into mainstream American culture.
What neighborhood in New York gave this movement its name?
Harlem.
Who was a famous singer known as the Empress of the Blues?
Bessie Smith
What instrument is Louis Armstrong famous for playing?
The trumpet
What is photography used to capture?
Images and moments.
What is the name of Langston Hughes' famous poem about dreams?
Dreams
Why was the Harlem Renaissance important to African American history?
It gave Black artists and writers a chance to share their talents, culture, and experiences.
Who was a famous painter and leading visual artist of the Harlem Renaissance?
Aaron Douglas
What is improvisation in jazz music?
Creating or changing music while performing instead of playing everything exactly as written.
How did artists use their work during the Harlem Renaissance?
They shared Black history, culture, identity, and everyday experiences.
What was the Great Migration, which helped contribute to the Harlem Renaissance?
The movement of many African Americans from the rural South to Northern and other cities in search of better opportunities.