Glendale Community College » Dance » Dance 102 - Middle Eastern Dance History » Fall 2020

Question #1

Which of the following are general characteristics of combat dance? (Check all that apply),,

A. Generally performed by men of a region

B. Involves a lot of intricate hip movements

C. Usually not classified as “dance”

Question #2

Which of the following is/are true of the Nizzawi? Choose all that apply.,,

A. It is typically performed in silence

B. It is performed before the game of Tahtib

C. It involves leg movements that mimic horse movements

D. It is a Saidi dance (performed in the Said)

E. It is performed by Nomads

F. Opponents use this time to size each other up

Question #3

What kind of weapon is used in the Tahtib Combat dance? Choose all that apply.,,

A. a shield

B. A Knife

C. Shoum

D. a Stick

E. Naboot

F. Asa

Question #4

Tahtib is... (choose all that apply),,,,

A. ...the newest form of “dance” in the Middle East

B. a mock combat type of combat dance

C. ...a remnant of an ancient Egyptian martial art

D. a combat dance where the combat is only implied

E. ...a way for women and men of the region to meet each other

F. ...a contest with strict rules and a