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.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
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 their hands on their hips
C.   Turn to the right
D.   turn with one hand facing up and one facing down
Question #4
What movements are part of Shikhat dancing? (1 or more),,,,
A.   rhythmic footwork
B.   Pelvis Lifts and drops
C.   manipulations of the skirt
D.   Hair Tosses
E.   high leg kicks
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 bring private matters (Sexual) into public space
C.   They are outsiders from a different tribe
D.   None of the above
Question #6
How many Shikhat typically perform together?
A.   1-5
B.   7-8
C.   4-6
D.   1-3
Question #7
In the Mevlevi Sema the participants turn with one hand facing upward and one downward. Why? (1 or more answers),,
A.   This balances positive and negative energy
B.   This aids them in turning for long periods of time
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.   The Sufi vow of poverty
C.   Tombstone, shroud, and grave
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.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #10
In the Raqs Khaleeji, it has always been traditional for a man and a woman to dance in a pair.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #11
What movements are part of Khaleeji dancing? (1 or more answers),,
A.   hip vibrations
B.   manipulation of the garment they wear
C.   hair tosses
D.   precise, intricate hip movements
E.   head slides
Question #12
Name 2 countries where we find Raqs Khaleeji?
A.   Syria, Lebanon
B.   Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
C.   Jordan, Lebanon
D.   Lebanon, Iran
Question #13
In what country did Rumi spend most of his adult life?
A.   Iran
B.   Israel
C.   Turkey
D.   Jordan

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