Dance 102 - Middle Eastern Dance History » Fall 2021 » Assignment 6 Quiz Combat Dance General

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Question #1
Which of the following are general characteristics of combat dance?
A.   Generally performed by men of a region and usually not classified as “dance”
B.   Involves a lot of intricate hip movements
C.   Involves a lot of intricate hip movements and usually not classified as “dance”
Question #2
Which of the following is/are true of the Nizzawi?
A.   It involves leg movements that mimic horse movements. It is performed before the game of Tahtib. It is a Saidi dance (performed in the Said). Opponents use this time to size each other up
B.   It is performed by Nomads. It is performed primarily by women. It is only performed by professional dancers
C.   It is typically performed in silence. It is performed before the game of Tahtib.It is performed by Nomads
Question #3
What kind of weapon is used in the Tahtib Combat dance?
A.   a Stick, Naboot, Asa, and Shoum
B.   A Knife, Sikiin, and Galabiyya
C.   a shield, a Rifle, and Jambiyya
Question #4
Tahtib is...
A.   a combat dance where the combat is only implied
B.   a remnant of an ancient Egyptian martial art, a contest with strict rules and a "winner" and a mock combat type of combat dance
C.   a way for women and men of the region to meet each other and the newest form of “dance” in the Middle East

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