Classic Gospel Music
Instructions: Celebrate the powerful voices and timeless songs of gospel music that inspired generations!
- 1.
Which gospel singer was known as the 'Queen of Gospel'?
AMahalia JacksonBShirley CaesarCSister Rosetta TharpeDClara Ward - 2.
Mahalia Jackson famously sang at whose funeral and at the March on Washington?
AJohn F. Kennedy / March on WashingtonBAbraham Lincoln memorial / March on WashingtonCFranklin D. Roosevelt / March on WashingtonDMartin Luther King Jr.'s funeral / March on Washington - 3.
Which gospel pioneer is often called the 'Godmother of Rock and Roll' for her electric guitar playing?
AMahalia JacksonBMarion WilliamsCSister Rosetta TharpeDClara Ward - 4.
Thomas A. Dorsey is considered the 'Father of' what type of music?
ASpiritualsBSacred musicCGospel musicDHymns - 5.
Which Thomas A. Dorsey gospel song, written after personal tragedy, became one of the most recorded gospel songs?
AHis Eye Is on the SparrowBHow Great Thou ArtCPrecious Lord, Take My HandDAmazing Grace - 6.
The Staple Singers blended gospel with soul and had a hit with which 1972 song?
ARespect YourselfBIf You're Ready (Come Go with Me)CI'll Take You ThereDLet's Do It Again - 7.
Which famous soul singer recorded a two-volume gospel album called 'Amazing Grace' in 1972?
AMarvin GayeBAl GreenCAretha FranklinDSam Cooke - 8.
The Edwin Hawkins Singers had a crossover pop hit in 1969 with which song?
AWill the Circle Be UnbrokenBOh Happy DayCI Saw the LightDPeople Get Ready - 9.
Which gospel group featured Sam Cooke before he became a pop star?
AThe Soul StirrersBThe Swan SilvertonesCThe Blind Boys of AlabamaDThe Dixie Hummingbirds - 10.
Andrae Crouch is known for writing which gospel standard that has been covered by many artists?
AMy Tribute (To God Be the Glory)BSoon and Very SoonCThe Blood Will Never Lose Its PowerDAll of these - 11.
Which legendary gospel group has been active since the 1930s and is known for singing a cappella?
AThe Fairfield FourBThe Dixie HummingbirdsCThe Blind Boys of AlabamaDThe Golden Gate Quartet - 12.
Clara Ward and the Ward Singers were known for bringing gospel music to which unexpected venues?
APolitical ralliesBMovie theatersCNightclubs and Las VegasDSports stadiums - 13.
Which hymn, written by John Newton in 1772, became one of the most beloved songs in gospel music?
AHow Great Thou ArtBWhat a Friend We Have in JesusCBlessed AssuranceDAmazing Grace - 14.
Shirley Caesar earned which nickname for her powerful preaching and singing?
AThe Praise SingerBQueen of GospelCFirst Lady of GospelDThe Gospel Queen - 15.
Al Green left pop music in the late 1970s to become a pastor and record which type of music?
ACountryBGospelCJazzDClassical