Dance 102 - Middle Eastern Dance History » Fall 2020 » Test 3

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Question #1
Generally, dances that express the idea of community are often more respected in the Middle East than dances that emphasize individuality.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #2
According to the Quran, all types of dance are completely forbidden.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #3
While performing the Sema, Sufis...(1 or more),,
A.   Turn towards the left
B.   turn with one hand facing up and one facing down
C.   Turn with their hands on their hips
D.   Turn to the right
Question #4
What movements are part of Shikhat dancing? (1 or more),,,,
A.   Pelvis Lifts and drops
B.   rhythmic footwork
C.   Hair Tosses
D.   high leg kicks
E.   manipulations of the skirt
Question #5
The Shikhat are often perceived to be of low social status. Why?
A.   They wear costuming that reveals most of their skin
B.   They are outsiders from a different tribe
C.   They bring private matters (Sexual) into public space
D.   None of the above
Question #6
How many Shikhat typically perform together?
A.   4-6
B.   1-5
C.   1-3
D.   7-8
Question #7
In the Mevlevi Sema the participants turn with one hand facing upward and one downward. Why? (1 or more answers),,
A.   This aids them in turning for long periods of time
B.   This balances positive and negative energy
C.   This shows man’s role as a mediator between Heaven and earth.
D.   The samazen (participant) is receiving grace from Heaven and transmitting it to Earth.
Question #8
In the Mevlevi Sema, what do the sikke (conical hat), tennure (skirt) and cubbe (cloak or cape) of the participants represent?
A.   Wisdom, purity, and humility
B.   Tombstone, shroud, and grave
C.   The Sufi vow of poverty
D.   The unseen center, sun, and planets
Question #9
The shikhat dance is completely different from the normal social dance that everyone does in urban areas of their country.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #10
In the Raqs Khaleeji, it has always been traditional for a man and a woman to dance in a pair.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #11
What movements are part of Khaleeji dancing? (1 or more answers),,
A.   precise, intricate hip movements
B.   manipulation of the garment they wear
C.   head slides
D.   hip vibrations
E.   hair tosses
Question #12
Name 2 countries where we find Raqs Khaleeji?
A.   Lebanon, Iran
B.   Jordan, Lebanon
C.   Syria, Lebanon
D.   Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
Question #13
In what country did Rumi spend most of his adult life?
A.   Israel
B.   Jordan
C.   Iran
D.   Turkey

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