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 involves leg movements that mimic horse movements

B. It is performed by Nomads

C. It is performed before the game of Tahtib

D. Opponents use this time to size each other up

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

F. It is typically performed in silence

Question #3

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

A. Asa

B. a Stick

C. Shoum

D. a shield

E. A Knife

F. Naboot

Question #4

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

A. a mock combat type of combat dance

B. a combat dance where the combat is only implied

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

D. ...a contest with strict rules and a

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

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