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Songs of Solidarity: Political Music's Ability to Unite People

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Which song became an anthem of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States?

  1. We Shall Overcome

  2. Blowin' in the Wind

  3. Strange Fruit

  4. Mississippi Goddam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

We Shall Overcome became an anthem of the Civil Rights Movement due to its powerful message of unity and resilience in the face of oppression.

What is the name of the Chilean protest song that became a symbol of resistance against the Pinochet dictatorship?

  1. El Pueblo Unido Jamás Será Vencido

  2. Gracias a la Vida

  3. La Paloma

  4. Qué Pasa?


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

El Pueblo Unido Jamás Será Vencido, also known as The People United Will Never Be Defeated, became a symbol of resistance against the Pinochet dictatorship in Chile.

Which song by John Lennon became a global anthem for peace and unity?

  1. Imagine

  2. Give Peace a Chance

  3. Working Class Hero

  4. Instant Karma!


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Lennon's song Imagine became a global anthem for peace and unity, with its message of a world without borders and divisions.

What is the name of the South African protest song that became a symbol of the anti-apartheid movement?

  1. Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika

  2. Shosholoza

  3. The Click Song

  4. Pata Pata


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika, also known as God Bless Africa, became a symbol of the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa.

Which song by Bob Dylan became an anthem of the anti-war movement during the Vietnam War?

  1. Blowin' in the Wind

  2. The Times They Are A-Changin'

  3. Masters of War

  4. Like a Rolling Stone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bob Dylan's song Blowin' in the Wind became an anthem of the anti-war movement during the Vietnam War, with its powerful lyrics questioning the futility of war.

What is the name of the song by Joan Baez that became a symbol of the peace movement in the 1960s?

  1. We Shall Overcome

  2. Blowin' in the Wind

  3. Where Have All the Flowers Gone?

  4. The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Joan Baez's song Where Have All the Flowers Gone? became a symbol of the peace movement in the 1960s, with its haunting lyrics about the futility of war.

Which song by U2 became an anthem of hope and unity after the 9/11 attacks?

  1. One

  2. Beautiful Day

  3. Elevation

  4. With or Without You


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

U2's song One became an anthem of hope and unity after the 9/11 attacks, with its message of resilience and solidarity.

What is the name of the song by Bruce Springsteen that became a symbol of the working-class struggle in the United States?

  1. Born in the U.S.A.

  2. The River

  3. Thunder Road

  4. Dancing in the Dark


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bruce Springsteen's song Born in the U.S.A. became a symbol of the working-class struggle in the United States, with its powerful lyrics about the challenges faced by ordinary people.

Which song by Bob Marley became an anthem of unity and peace in the Caribbean and beyond?

  1. One Love

  2. Redemption Song

  3. No Woman, No Cry

  4. Stir It Up


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bob Marley's song One Love became an anthem of unity and peace in the Caribbean and beyond, with its message of love and togetherness.

What is the name of the song by The Beatles that became a symbol of the counterculture movement in the 1960s?

  1. All You Need Is Love

  2. Strawberry Fields Forever

  3. A Day in the Life

  4. Eleanor Rigby


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Beatles' song All You Need Is Love became a symbol of the counterculture movement in the 1960s, with its message of peace and love.

Which song by Nina Simone became an anthem of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States?

  1. Mississippi Goddam

  2. To Be Young, Gifted and Black

  3. Strange Fruit

  4. I Put a Spell on You


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nina Simone's song Mississippi Goddam became an anthem of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, with its powerful lyrics condemning racism and segregation.

What is the name of the song by John Lennon and Yoko Ono that became a symbol of the anti-war movement during the Vietnam War?

  1. Give Peace a Chance

  2. Imagine

  3. Instant Karma!

  4. Working Class Hero


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Lennon and Yoko Ono's song Give Peace a Chance became a symbol of the anti-war movement during the Vietnam War, with its simple but powerful message of peace.

Which song by Joan Baez became an anthem of the anti-nuclear movement in the 1980s?

  1. We Shall Overcome

  2. Blowin' in the Wind

  3. Where Have All the Flowers Gone?

  4. Diamonds & Rust


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Joan Baez's song Diamonds & Rust became an anthem of the anti-nuclear movement in the 1980s, with its powerful lyrics about the dangers of nuclear war.

What is the name of the song by Bob Dylan that became a symbol of the environmental movement in the 1990s?

  1. Blowin' in the Wind

  2. The Times They Are A-Changin'

  3. Masters of War

  4. Earth Anthem


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bob Dylan's song Earth Anthem became a symbol of the environmental movement in the 1990s, with its powerful lyrics about the need to protect the planet.

Which song by U2 became an anthem of hope and unity after the 2001 terrorist attacks?

  1. One

  2. Beautiful Day

  3. Elevation

  4. Walk On


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

U2's song Walk On became an anthem of hope and unity after the 2001 terrorist attacks, with its message of resilience and determination.

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