Music P42

Question 0

D.W. Griffith probably chose the Battle of Petersburg because it resembled what?

Answer 0

Trench Warfare

Question 1

What Civil War battle is portrayed in “The Birth of a Nation”?

Answer 1

Battle of Petersburg

Question 2

Who composed the film score for “The Birth of a Nation”?

Answer 2

Joseph C. Breil

Question 3

Joseph C Breil utilized what two genres in the film score for “The Birth of a Nation”?

Answer 3

Classical Music

Popular Songs

Question 4

What two classical composers had their music played during “The Birth of a Nation”?

Answer 4

Beethoven and Wagner

Question 5

What Wagner piece was played during scenes when the KKK were riding on their horses?

Answer 5

“Ride of the Valkyries”

Question 6

What four popular songs did Joseph C Breil use in the film score for “The Birth of a Nation”?

Answer 6

“Dixie”
“Old Folks at Home”
“The Battle Hymn of the Republic”
“The Star-Spangled Banner”

Question 7

What movie helped influence Congress to make “The Star-Spangled Banner” the national anthem?

Answer 7

“The Birth of a Nation”