Play Turn, Turn, Turn Your Knowledge: The Pete Seeger Quiz
Turn, Turn, Turn Your Knowledge: The Pete Seeger Quiz
Discover how much you really know about Pete Seeger, the legendary folk singer, activist, and cultural icon—test your knowledge with this fun Pete Seeger quiz!
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Did You Know?
Pete Seeger was cited for contempt of Congress in 1955 after refusing to testify before the House Un‑American Activities Committee but was later acquitted on appeal.
Practice Questions
Q:What are Pete Seeger’s most famous songs?
A:He’s known for classics like 'Where Have All the Flowers Gone' and 'Turn! Turn! Turn!'.
These songs became iconic anthems of peace and reflection, showcasing Seeger’s gift for creating meaningful music with lasting cultural and political impact, widely performed by folk singers and mainstream artists alike.
Q:How was Pete Seeger connected to Woody Guthrie?
A:They collaborated and shared folk and social ideals.
Seeger and Guthrie became close allies in music and activism during the 1940s, performing together and promoting songs about working people, justice, and unity, greatly influencing future generations of socially motivated folk musicians.
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Did You Know?
Pete Seeger was one of the earliest musicians to be blacklisted from commercial television in the 1950s, with his return to national TV only happening in 1967 on the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour.