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

Question #1

What is the role of the M'allem (lead musician) in the Gnawa Lila? (choose all that apply),,

A. To talk with the spirits and see what they want

B. To pass down the music and rites to the next generation

C. to play the music that calls to the spirits inhabiting a person's body

Question #2

How do we know where the Gnawa originally came from? (Check any that apply)

A. The group’s history was told from generation to generation

B. DNA evidence

C. The same exact rituals can be found in their country of origin.

D. Many of the songs and spirit’s names are in Bambara

Question #3

What is the goal of the Gnawa Lila?

A. To force a spirit to leave a person’s body

B. To escape from Witch Mountain

C. To heal oneself of sickness or bad luck

D. To remember the Gnawa

E. All of the above

Question #4

In the Gnawa Lila each group of spirits has a specific ___________________ associated with it. (Choose all that apply),,

A. Color

B. Quality of movement ( aggressive, soft etc...)

C. Song/Rhythm

D. Incense (smell)