0

Live Action Music Videos with Social Commentary

Description: Test your knowledge about live-action music videos that feature social commentary.
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: music videos social commentary music
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

Which music video by Michael Jackson addressed the issue of racial discrimination?

  1. Thriller

  2. Beat It

  3. Billie Jean

  4. Black or White


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The music video for "Black or White" features a montage of images and scenes that address racial discrimination and prejudice.

In the music video for "Like a Prayer", Madonna sparked controversy by portraying herself as:

  1. A nun

  2. A dominatrix

  3. A bride

  4. A saint


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madonna's portrayal of a nun in the music video for "Like a Prayer" was considered blasphemous by some religious groups.

Which music video by Rage Against the Machine criticized the American political system?

  1. Killing in the Name

  2. Bulls on Parade

  3. Testify

  4. Sleep Now in the Fire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The music video for "Killing in the Name" features footage of police brutality and political corruption.

In the music video for "Alright", Kendrick Lamar addresses the issue of:

  1. Police brutality

  2. Racial profiling

  3. Mass incarceration

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The music video for "Alright" addresses all of the above issues, as well as the Black Lives Matter movement.

Which music video by Childish Gambino caused a stir due to its portrayal of police brutality and racial violence?

  1. This Is America

  2. Redbone

  3. 3005

  4. Sober


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The music video for "This Is America" features powerful imagery that addresses police brutality, racial violence, and gun control.

In the music video for "Born This Way", Lady Gaga celebrates:

  1. LGBTQ+ rights

  2. Body positivity

  3. Self-acceptance

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The music video for "Born This Way" is an anthem for LGBTQ+ rights, body positivity, and self-acceptance.

Which music video by Beyoncé features a powerful message about female empowerment?

  1. Formation

  2. Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)

  3. Crazy in Love

  4. Halo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The music video for "Formation" features imagery that celebrates black culture and female empowerment.

In the music video for "Dancing on Glass", St. Vincent addresses the issue of:

  1. Climate change

  2. Environmental destruction

  3. Pollution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The music video for "Dancing on Glass" addresses climate change, environmental destruction, and pollution.

Which music video by J. Cole features a powerful message about the school-to-prison pipeline?

  1. No Role Modelz

  2. Crooked Smile

  3. Middle Child

  4. Wet Dreamz


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The music video for "No Role Modelz" addresses the school-to-prison pipeline and the lack of opportunities for young black men.

In the music video for "The Man", Taylor Swift criticizes:

  1. Sexism

  2. Double standards

  3. Misogyny

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The music video for "The Man" criticizes sexism, double standards, and misogyny.

Which music video by Green Day features a powerful message about war and its consequences?

  1. American Idiot

  2. Boulevard of Broken Dreams

  3. Holiday

  4. Wake Me Up When September Ends


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The music video for "American Idiot" features imagery that criticizes the Iraq War and the Bush administration.

In the music video for "Same Love", Macklemore & Ryan Lewis advocate for:

  1. LGBTQ+ rights

  2. Marriage equality

  3. Acceptance

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The music video for "Same Love" advocates for LGBTQ+ rights, marriage equality, and acceptance.

Which music video by Kanye West features a powerful message about materialism and consumerism?

  1. All of the Lights

  2. Stronger

  3. Gold Digger

  4. Bound 2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The music video for "All of the Lights" features imagery that criticizes materialism and consumerism.

In the music video for "This Is What You Came For", Calvin Harris and Rihanna address the issue of:

  1. Cyberbullying

  2. Online harassment

  3. Revenge porn

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The music video for "This Is What You Came For" addresses cyberbullying, online harassment, and revenge porn.

Which music video by Ariana Grande features a powerful message about self-love and acceptance?

  1. Thank U, Next

  2. 7 Rings

  3. Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored

  4. God Is a Woman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The music video for "Thank U, Next" features a powerful message about self-love and acceptance.

- Hide questions