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Mahalia Jackson Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge about this "Queen of Gospel" music!

A multiple-choice quiz by musicboss121. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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musicboss121

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
395,808

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Mahalia Jackson was born and raised on Pitt Street in which southern US city? Hint

New Orleans

Atlanta

Montgomery

Memphis

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Question 2 of 10

2. According to the biography, "Mahalia Jackson: Queen of Gospel," where did Mahalia enjoy singing the most? Hint

Night clubs

Concert halls

Restaurants

Church

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Question 3 of 10

3. At age 16, Mahalia moved to what Midwestern US City? Hint

Columbus

Milwaukee

Minneapolis

Chicago

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Question 4 of 10

4. At 18 years old, Mahalia met this famous composer, known as the Father of Gospel Music. Hint

William Gaither

Thomas A. Dorsey

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Count Basie

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the title of the famous gospel song, written by Thomas A. Dorsey and recorded by Mahalia Jackson in the 1930s in Chicago? Hint

Amazing Grace

Precious Lord, Take My Hand

Jesus Take The Wheel

Beulah Land

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Question 6 of 10

6. Mahalia Jackson became the first Gospel singer to perform in what prestigious hall in New York City? Hint

Lincoln Center

Brooklyn Tabernacle

Schubert Theatre

Carnegie Hall

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1963, at this famous event, Mahalia Jackson performed before over 250,000 people - the same event where Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his "I Have a Dream" speech. Hint

Relief concert for Hurricane Flora

The confirmation of Thurgood Marshall

March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom

The funeral of John F. Kennedy

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Question 8 of 10

8. This song sung by Mahalia gained traction and became popular during the Civil Rights movement. Hint

It's A Small World After All

Kum Ba Yah

What A Wonderful World

Move On Up A Little Higher

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Question 9 of 10

9. This African-American artist paid tribute to Mahalia Jackson at her funeral, singing "Precious Lord, Take My Hand". Hint

Sammy Davis, Jr.

Shirley Caesar

Aretha Franklin

Ella Fitzgerald

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Question 10 of 10

10. Upon her death in 1972, these two cities held funeral services for Mahalia Jackson. Hint

Washington, DC and Montgomery

Charleston and Raleigh

Atlanta and Savannah

Chicago and New Orleans

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Mahalia Jackson was born and raised on Pitt Street in which southern US city?

Answer: New Orleans

Pitt Street is in the Carrollton Neighborhood of northern New Orleans. Check it out next Mardi Gras!

2. According to the biography, "Mahalia Jackson: Queen of Gospel," where did Mahalia enjoy singing the most?

Answer: Church

From Mount Moriah Baptist Church to the Greater Salem Baptist Church Choir, Mahalia could be found singing with a big smile on her face!

3. At age 16, Mahalia moved to what Midwestern US City?

Answer: Chicago

During the period known as the Great Migration, several million African-Americans moved from the southern USA and headed north.

4. At 18 years old, Mahalia met this famous composer, known as the Father of Gospel Music.

Answer: Thomas A. Dorsey

In his early life, Dorsey was a blues pianist.

5. What is the title of the famous gospel song, written by Thomas A. Dorsey and recorded by Mahalia Jackson in the 1930s in Chicago?

Answer: Precious Lord, Take My Hand

Mahalia Jackson toured with Thomas A. Dorsey for over a decade.

6. Mahalia Jackson became the first Gospel singer to perform in what prestigious hall in New York City?

Answer: Carnegie Hall

Carnegie Hall houses three halls: the Stern Auditorium, the Zankel Hall and the Weill Hall.

7. In 1963, at this famous event, Mahalia Jackson performed before over 250,000 people - the same event where Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his "I Have a Dream" speech.

Answer: March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom

This march was held in August, 1963.

8. This song sung by Mahalia gained traction and became popular during the Civil Rights movement.

Answer: Move On Up A Little Higher

Rev. W. Herbert Brewster composed this gospel song and Jackson's recording sold over eight million copies.

9. This African-American artist paid tribute to Mahalia Jackson at her funeral, singing "Precious Lord, Take My Hand".

Answer: Aretha Franklin

Ella Fitzgerald and Sammy Davis, Jr. paid their respects in person at the funeral, but Aretha Franklin sang the song!

10. Upon her death in 1972, these two cities held funeral services for Mahalia Jackson.

Answer: Chicago and New Orleans

Both cities saw crowds of thousands paying their respects!

Source: Author musicboss121

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