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Songs That Shook the World: Political Music's Impact on History

Description: Songs That Shook the World: Political Music's Impact on History
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Which song by Bob Dylan became an anthem for the civil rights movement?

  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 'Blowin' in the Wind' became an anthem for the civil rights movement, with its lyrics calling for peace and equality.

Which song by John Lennon became a symbol of the anti-war movement during the Vietnam War?

  1. Imagine

  2. Give Peace a Chance

  3. Power to the People

  4. Instant Karma!


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

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

Which song by Nina Simone became a powerful anthem of the civil rights movement?

  1. Mississippi Goddam

  2. To Be Young, Gifted and Black

  3. I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free

  4. Ain't Got No, I Got Life


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nina Simone's 'Mississippi Goddam' became a powerful anthem of the civil rights movement, with its lyrics condemning the racism and segregation in the American South.

Which song by Woody Guthrie became a symbol of the Dust Bowl era and the Great Depression?

  1. This Land Is Your Land

  2. Dust Bowl Ballads

  3. Union Maid

  4. Talking Dust Bowl Blues


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Woody Guthrie's 'Dust Bowl Ballads' became a symbol of the Dust Bowl era and the Great Depression, with its songs capturing the struggles and hardships faced by farmers during that time.

Which song by Pete Seeger became a powerful anthem of the labor movement?

  1. We Shall Overcome

  2. Where Have All the Flowers Gone?

  3. Turn! Turn! Turn!

  4. If I Had a Hammer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pete Seeger's 'If I Had a Hammer' became a powerful anthem of the labor movement, with its lyrics calling for unity and solidarity among workers.

Which song by Joan Baez became a symbol of the anti-war movement during the Vietnam War?

  1. Blowin' in the Wind

  2. We Shall Overcome

  3. Where Have All the Flowers Gone?

  4. Joe Hill


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Joan Baez's 'Where Have All the Flowers Gone?' became a symbol of the anti-war movement during the Vietnam War, with its lyrics lamenting the loss of life and the futility of war.

Which song by Bob Marley became an anthem for the Rastafarian movement and a symbol of peace and unity?

  1. One Love

  2. No Woman, No Cry

  3. Redemption Song

  4. Buffalo Soldier


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bob Marley's 'One Love' became an anthem for the Rastafarian movement and a symbol of peace and unity, with its lyrics calling for love and understanding among all people.

Which song by the Sex Pistols became a symbol of the punk rock movement and a critique of British society?

  1. God Save the Queen

  2. Anarchy in the U.K.

  3. Pretty Vacant

  4. Holidays in the Sun


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sex Pistols' 'God Save the Queen' became a symbol of the punk rock movement and a critique of British society, with its lyrics criticizing the monarchy and the establishment.

Which song by Public Enemy became a powerful anthem of the hip hop movement and a critique of racism and social injustice?

  1. Fight the Power

  2. 911 Is a Joke

  3. Rebel Without a Pause

  4. Don't Believe the Hype


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Public Enemy's 'Fight the Power' became a powerful anthem of the hip hop movement and a critique of racism and social injustice, with its lyrics calling for resistance and empowerment.

Which song by Rage Against the Machine became a symbol of the anti-establishment movement and a critique of corporate power?

  1. Killing in the Name

  2. Bulls on Parade

  3. Testify

  4. Sleep Now in the Fire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rage Against the Machine's 'Killing in the Name' became a symbol of the anti-establishment movement and a critique of corporate power, with its lyrics condemning police brutality and social injustice.

Which song by U2 became an anthem of hope and unity during the Cold War?

  1. Pride (In the Name of Love)

  2. With or Without You

  3. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For

  4. Where the Streets Have No Name


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

U2's 'Pride (In the Name of Love)' became an anthem of hope and unity during the Cold War, with its lyrics calling for peace and understanding between nations.

Which song by Green Day became a symbol of the anti-war movement during the Iraq War?

  1. American Idiot

  2. Boulevard of Broken Dreams

  3. Wake Me Up When September Ends

  4. Holiday


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Green Day's 'American Idiot' became a symbol of the anti-war movement during the Iraq War, with its lyrics criticizing the Bush administration and the war in Iraq.

Which song by System of a Down became a powerful anthem of the Armenian genocide awareness movement?

  1. Toxicity

  2. Chop Suey!

  3. B.Y.O.B.

  4. Prison Song


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

System of a Down's 'B.Y.O.B.' became a powerful anthem of the Armenian genocide awareness movement, with its lyrics condemning war and violence.

Which song by Lady Gaga became a symbol of the LGBTQ+ rights movement and a celebration of self-acceptance?

  1. Born This Way

  2. Bad Romance

  3. Poker Face

  4. Just Dance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way' became a symbol of the LGBTQ+ rights movement and a celebration of self-acceptance, with its lyrics promoting equality and diversity.

Which song by Kendrick Lamar became a powerful anthem of the Black Lives Matter movement and a critique of racism and police brutality?

  1. Alright

  2. i

  3. The Blacker the Berry

  4. King Kunta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kendrick Lamar's 'Alright' became a powerful anthem of the Black Lives Matter movement and a critique of racism and police brutality, with its lyrics calling for unity and resistance.

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