Question
What is an African oral tradition?(1 point)
Responses
A form of written communication
A form of written communication
A storytelling method that uses printed books
A storytelling method that uses printed books
A tradition of passing down stories, beliefs, and history through spoken word
A tradition of passing down stories, beliefs, and history through spoken word
A dance style from West Africa
A dance style from West Africa
Question 2
How did African oral traditions influence Black American culture?(1 point)
Responses
They primarily influenced European music styles.
They primarily influenced European music styles.
They were only used during ceremonies
They were only used during ceremonies
They inspired the development of storytelling, music, and resistance strategies.
They inspired the development of storytelling, music, and resistance strategies.
They shaped Black American identity, resilience, and creative expression.
They shaped Black American identity, resilience, and creative expression.
Question 3
What did Phillis Wheatley achieve that made her a notable figure in Black history?(1 point)
Responses
She wrote the first abolitionist speech in America.
She wrote the first abolitionist speech in America.
She was the first Black woman elected to public office.
She was the first Black woman elected to public office.
She was the first Black woman in the U.S. to publish a book of poetry.
She was the first Black woman in the U.S. to publish a book of poetry.
She led enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad.
She led enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad.
Question 4
How might W.E.B. Du Bois’ upbringing in the North have influenced his work?(1 point)
Responses
He focused on agricultural reforms in the South.
He focused on agricultural reforms in the South.
He emphasized the importance of education and civil rights for Black Americans.
He emphasized the importance of education and civil rights for Black Americans.
He avoided addressing systemic racism in his writing.
He avoided addressing systemic racism in his writing.
He mainly wrote about his experiences as an enslaved person.
He mainly wrote about his experiences as an enslaved person.
Question 5
What literary work by Zora Neale Hurston is considered significant in Black American history and culture?(1 point)
Responses
The Bluest Eye
The Bluest Eye
Their Eyes Were Watching God
Their Eyes Were Watching God
Beloved
Beloved
Native Son
Native Son
Question 6
What is a major reason why works by Zora Neale Hurston and Toni Morrison are frequently targeted by book bans?(1 point)
Responses
They challenge systemic oppression and explore Black American self-identity.
They challenge systemic oppression and explore Black American self-identity.
They avoid discussing racial identity.
They avoid discussing racial identity.
They primarily focus on fantasy and science fiction themes.
They primarily focus on fantasy and science fiction themes.
They focus on European folklore.
They focus on European folklore.
Question 7
Which of the following is an example of African oral traditions influencing modern music?(1 point)
Responses
The invention of classical symphonies
The invention of classical symphonies
The call-and-response structure in blues and hip-hop
The call-and-response structure in blues and hip-hop
The development of silent film scores
The development of silent film scores
The use of violins in jazz music
The use of violins in jazz music
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Responses
A form of written communication
A form of written communication
A storytelling method that uses printed books
A storytelling method that uses printed books
A tradition of passing down stories, beliefs, and history through spoken word
A tradition of passing down stories, beliefs, and history through spoken word
A dance style from West Africa
A dance style from West Africa
Question 2
How did African oral traditions influence Black American culture?(1 point)
Responses
They primarily influenced European music styles.
They primarily influenced European music styles.
They were only used during ceremonies
They were only used during ceremonies
They inspired the development of storytelling, music, and resistance strategies.
They inspired the development of storytelling, music, and resistance strategies.
They shaped Black American identity, resilience, and creative expression.
They shaped Black American identity, resilience, and creative expression.
Question 3
What did Phillis Wheatley achieve that made her a notable figure in Black history?(1 point)
Responses
She wrote the first abolitionist speech in America.
She wrote the first abolitionist speech in America.
She was the first Black woman elected to public office.
She was the first Black woman elected to public office.
She was the first Black woman in the U.S. to publish a book of poetry.
She was the first Black woman in the U.S. to publish a book of poetry.
She led enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad.
She led enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad.
Question 4
How might W.E.B. Du Bois’ upbringing in the North have influenced his work?(1 point)
Responses
He focused on agricultural reforms in the South.
He focused on agricultural reforms in the South.
He emphasized the importance of education and civil rights for Black Americans.
He emphasized the importance of education and civil rights for Black Americans.
He avoided addressing systemic racism in his writing.
He avoided addressing systemic racism in his writing.
He mainly wrote about his experiences as an enslaved person.
He mainly wrote about his experiences as an enslaved person.
Question 5
What literary work by Zora Neale Hurston is considered significant in Black American history and culture?(1 point)
Responses
The Bluest Eye
The Bluest Eye
Their Eyes Were Watching God
Their Eyes Were Watching God
Beloved
Beloved
Native Son
Native Son
Question 6
What is a major reason why works by Zora Neale Hurston and Toni Morrison are frequently targeted by book bans?(1 point)
Responses
They challenge systemic oppression and explore Black American self-identity.
They challenge systemic oppression and explore Black American self-identity.
They avoid discussing racial identity.
They avoid discussing racial identity.
They primarily focus on fantasy and science fiction themes.
They primarily focus on fantasy and science fiction themes.
They focus on European folklore.
They focus on European folklore.
Question 7
Which of the following is an example of African oral traditions influencing modern music?(1 point)
Responses
The invention of classical symphonies
The invention of classical symphonies
The call-and-response structure in blues and hip-hop
The call-and-response structure in blues and hip-hop
The development of silent film scores
The development of silent film scores
The use of violins in jazz music
The use of violins in jazz music
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Here are the correct responses to each question based on the information provided:
**Question 1:** What is an African oral tradition?
**Response:** A tradition of passing down stories, beliefs, and history through spoken word.
**Question 2:** How did African oral traditions influence Black American culture?
**Response:** They inspired the development of storytelling, music, and resistance strategies.
**Question 3:** What did Phillis Wheatley achieve that made her a notable figure in Black history?
**Response:** She was the first Black woman in the U.S. to publish a book of poetry.
**Question 4:** How might W.E.B. Du Bois’ upbringing in the North have influenced his work?
**Response:** He emphasized the importance of education and civil rights for Black Americans.
**Question 5:** What literary work by Zora Neale Hurston is considered significant in Black American history and culture?
**Response:** Their Eyes Were Watching God.
**Question 6:** What is a major reason why works by Zora Neale Hurston and Toni Morrison are frequently targeted by book bans?
**Response:** They challenge systemic oppression and explore Black American self-identity.
**Question 7:** Which of the following is an example of African oral traditions influencing modern music?
**Response:** The call-and-response structure in blues and hip-hop.
**Question 1:** What is an African oral tradition?
**Response:** A tradition of passing down stories, beliefs, and history through spoken word.
**Question 2:** How did African oral traditions influence Black American culture?
**Response:** They inspired the development of storytelling, music, and resistance strategies.
**Question 3:** What did Phillis Wheatley achieve that made her a notable figure in Black history?
**Response:** She was the first Black woman in the U.S. to publish a book of poetry.
**Question 4:** How might W.E.B. Du Bois’ upbringing in the North have influenced his work?
**Response:** He emphasized the importance of education and civil rights for Black Americans.
**Question 5:** What literary work by Zora Neale Hurston is considered significant in Black American history and culture?
**Response:** Their Eyes Were Watching God.
**Question 6:** What is a major reason why works by Zora Neale Hurston and Toni Morrison are frequently targeted by book bans?
**Response:** They challenge systemic oppression and explore Black American self-identity.
**Question 7:** Which of the following is an example of African oral traditions influencing modern music?
**Response:** The call-and-response structure in blues and hip-hop.