The Dj
When did Djing start?
Djing started in the 1940's?
When did graffiti start?
Graffiti dates back to ancient times
When did breakdancing began?
Break dancing originated in New York City during the late 1960s and early '70s.
When did The MC gain value?
By the mid 1970s
When did knowledge start?
In the 21st century
Where were sound systems developed?
Sound systems were developed in Kingston, Jamaica
What is graffiti the act of?
Writing or painting symbols, markings, etc. in walls or buildings
What was being experienced in the South Bronx at this time?
The area was experiencing a epidemic of drugs.
What is MC short for?
Master of ceremonies
Who is Afrika Bambaataa?
This person advocated for the fifth element of Hip Hop culture: " Knowledge, Culture, and Overstanding."
What was the goal of Djing?
To get people dancing and to get people to enjoy themselves.
Who is Cornbread?
This person is widely regarded as the father of modern day graffiti
Who did breakdancing origially attract?
Urban Youth
Who is Coke La Rock?
Hip Hops first noted MC
What stands for knowledge, wisdom, understanding, freedom, justice, and equality?
The Universal Zulu Nation
When were record pods introduced?
In the 1970s, record pods were introduced
Where did the style of graffiti originate?
The style graffiti originated on the East Coast
What was the typical age for a breakdancer to retire?
Ages 16 and 17
What was the role of the MC?
To keep the crowd engaged and assist the the DJ
Why was Hip Hop given its name?
Hit and when you feel that music you gotta hop to it
Who is Dj Kool Herc
This Bronx-based DJ is credited with creating hip hop.
Who developed a style of tagging known for long,slim letters?
New York Boroughs
Who is Chino Lopez?
This B-Boy wrote on a large piece of paper that breaking should be an Olympic sport.
What is the act of MC?
Singing or rhythmically rhyming while a DJ plays beats
What does knowledge refer to?
The term in hip-hop refers to the straightforward knowledge of how to rap