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. Usually not classified as “dance”

B. Generally performed by men of a region

C. Involves a lot of intricate hip movements

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 a Saidi dance (performed in the Said)

D. It is performed before the game of Tahtib

E. Opponents use this time to size each other up

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. a Stick

B. Shoum

C. Naboot

D. a shield

E. A Knife

F. Asa

Question #4

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

A. a mock combat type of combat dance

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

C. ...a contest with strict rules and a

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

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

F. a combat dance where the combat is only implied