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 with one hand facing up and one facing down
B.   Turn to the right
C.   Turn with their hands on their hips
D.   Turn towards the left
Question #4
What movements are part of Shikhat dancing? (1 or more),,,,
A.   manipulations of the skirt
B.   high leg kicks
C.   Pelvis Lifts and drops
D.   rhythmic footwork
E.   Hair Tosses
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.   7-8
B.   1-3
C.   4-6
D.   1-5
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.   The samazen (participant) is receiving grace from Heaven and transmitting it to Earth.
C.   This aids them in turning for long periods of time
D.   This shows man’s role as a mediator between Heaven and 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.   Tombstone, shroud, and grave
B.   The unseen center, sun, and planets
C.   The Sufi vow of poverty
D.   Wisdom, purity, and humility
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.   head slides
C.   precise, intricate hip movements
D.   hair tosses
E.   manipulation of the garment they wear
Question #12
Name 2 countries where we find Raqs Khaleeji?
A.   Syria, Lebanon
B.   Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
C.   Lebanon, Iran
D.   Jordan, Lebanon
Question #13
In what country did Rumi spend most of his adult life?
A.   Iran
B.   Jordan
C.   Turkey
D.   Israel

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