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

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

Question #2

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

A. DNA evidence

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

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

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

Question #3

What is the goal of the Gnawa Lila?

A. To escape from Witch Mountain

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

C. To remember the Gnawa

D. To heal oneself of sickness or bad luck

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. Song/Rhythm

B. Incense (smell)

C. Color

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