Dance 102 - Middle Eastern Dance History » Fall 2021 » Assignment 5 Quiz Middle East as a Cultural Area

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Question #1
Which of the following statements describe Islam.
A.   Islam is split into 2 main groups: Shia and Sunni. There are a large number of sects within Islam that may have widely varying religious views and means of religious expression and worship. All Muslims share the 5 pillars of the Islamic faith.
B.   Early Muslims tried to convert Jews and Christians to Islam through force. Those whom they could not convert were forced into exile. All Muslims share the 5 pillars of the Islamic faith.
Question #2
How do the 3 patterns of living unite the Middle East as a cultural area?
A.   Nomads can only be found in the bilaad al mashriq.
B.   nomads can only be found in the bilaad al maghreb.
C.   One can find nomads, rural people and city dwellers throughout every part of the Middle Eastern region.
D.   They do not, they only make it diverse.
Question #3
There is one standard written/formal version of Arabic used throughout the Arab world, but many spoken colloquial dialects.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #4
How has language served to unify popular culture in the Middle East in the 20th century?
A.   The Quran spread the language of Saudi Arabia
B.   Movies and music exposed Arabs to the spoken language of Egypt
C.   The "Gypsies" brought their language to the Arab world
D.   A standard spoken dialect was agreed upon for the Middle Eastern region

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