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Christian Music History 101 Trivia Quiz

A brief overview of Christian Music from 1970 to 2000

A multiple-choice quiz by zappinzoomie. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
zappinzoomie

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
38,684

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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732

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Question 1 of 10

1. Nicknamed the 'Sgt. Pepper of Christianity', this classic recording launched Christian rock back in 1969. Hint

Only Visiting This Planet

Upon This Rock

Armageddon Experience

My Fathers Eyes

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Question 2 of 10

2. This group was affectionately nick-named 'the yellow and black attack' due to their bumblebee colored spandex outfits! Hint

Neon Cross

DC Talk

Guardian

Stryper

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Question 3 of 10

3. 'My Father's Eyes' brought this teenager into the Christian music spotlight back in the 70s. Hint

Debbie Boone

Maria Mckee

Leslie Phillips

Amy Grant

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Question 4 of 10

4. This West Coast Punk outfit continues to soar today. Their A and M label debut was titled...'Slowly Going the way of the __________' Hint

Buffalo

Jedi

Indian

Willow

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Question 5 of 10

5. With Christian rock music getting bigger and bigger, Word records formed Myrhh records for its rock releases. The first artist signed to the Myrhh label was... Hint

Larry Norman

Randy Mathews

Randy Stonehill

Rez Band

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Question 6 of 10

6. Starting out as a hip hop group, this band actually hit it big with a alternative rock album called 'Jesus Freak' Hint

Tonex

Jars of Clay

Stacy Orrico

D C Talk

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the mid 70s this sibling trio came up with the classic, 'Easter Song'. Hint

Point of Grace

2nd Chapter of Acts

Aurora

Zoe Girl

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Question 8 of 10

8. Steve Taylor, former youth pastor, hit it big with this quirky EP which is considered a classic recording today. Hint

Neon Leon

Barking at the Ants

I Want To Be A Clone

Truth Decay

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Question 9 of 10

9. 'The Fundamental Elements of Southtown' was the Atlantic records label debut for this band. Hint

MXPX

Jars of Clay

Skillet

POD

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Question 10 of 10

10. Phil Keaggy is considered one of the best guitarist in the world today. He got his start in this band back in the 60s. Hint

Glass Onion

Glass Diamond

Glass Jupiter

Glass Harp

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Nicknamed the 'Sgt. Pepper of Christianity', this classic recording launched Christian rock back in 1969.

Answer: Upon This Rock

Released on Capitol records, Larry Norman's counter culture classic included favorites, 'I Wish We'd All Been Ready' and 'Sweet Sweet Song of Salvation'...which Larry say's he wrote in his sleep!

2. This group was affectionately nick-named 'the yellow and black attack' due to their bumblebee colored spandex outfits!

Answer: Stryper

With 'Calling On You' hitting no.1 on MTV in the mid 80s, Stryper became the premiere Christian Metal band of the day.

3. 'My Father's Eyes' brought this teenager into the Christian music spotlight back in the 70s.

Answer: Amy Grant

Amy went on to platinum selling success and no. 1 hits on the national billboard charts as she became the first true 'superstar' of Christian music.

4. This West Coast Punk outfit continues to soar today. Their A and M label debut was titled...'Slowly Going the way of the __________'

Answer: Buffalo

With catchy songs like 'Chick Magnet', 'I'm OK Your OK', and 'Punk Rawk Show', MXPX has become the premiere punk group of today.

5. With Christian rock music getting bigger and bigger, Word records formed Myrhh records for its rock releases. The first artist signed to the Myrhh label was...

Answer: Randy Mathews

6. Starting out as a hip hop group, this band actually hit it big with a alternative rock album called 'Jesus Freak'

Answer: D C Talk

'Jesus Freak' took DC Talk into platinum plus sales,a Grammy award, write ups in 'Rolling Stone' magazine, and MTV exposure. The title cut became a rallying cry to Christian youth everywhere.

7. In the mid 70s this sibling trio came up with the classic, 'Easter Song'.

Answer: 2nd Chapter of Acts

8. Steve Taylor, former youth pastor, hit it big with this quirky EP which is considered a classic recording today.

Answer: I Want To Be A Clone

Today Steve is producing some of the hottest groups around, 'Sixpence None the Richer', 'Chevelle' and 'LA Symphony'.

9. 'The Fundamental Elements of Southtown' was the Atlantic records label debut for this band.

Answer: POD

'The Fundamental Elements of Southtown' has sold over a million copies, earning a platinum record for the group POD, which stands for 'Payable On Death'.

10. Phil Keaggy is considered one of the best guitarist in the world today. He got his start in this band back in the 60s.

Answer: Glass Harp

Source: Author zappinzoomie

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