Dance 102 - Middle Eastern Dance History » Fall 2021 » 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.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #3
While performing the Sema, Sufis…
A.   Turn towards the left and turn with one hand facing up and one facing down
B.   Turn with their hands on their hips and turn to the left
C.   Turn with their hands on their hips and turn to the right
Question #4
What movements are part of Shikhat dancing?
A.   high leg kicks and rhythmic footwork
B.   Hair Tosses, rhythmic footwork, and pelvis lifts and drops
C.   manipulations of the skirt, high leg kicks, and hair tosses
Question #5
The Shikhat are often perceived to be of low social status. Why?
A.   They bring private matters (Sexual) into public space
B.   They wear costuming that reveals most of their skin
C.   They are outsiders from a different tribe
D.   None of the above
Question #6
How many Shikhat typically perform together?
A.   10
B.   8
C.   4-6
Question #7
In the Mevlevi Sema the participants turn with one hand facing upward and one downward. Why?
A.   This aids them in turning for long periods of time. This balances positive and negative energy
B.   This aids them in turning for long periods of time. This shows man’s role as a mediator between Heaven and earth.
C.   The samazen (participant) is receiving grace from Heaven and transmitting it to Earth. 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.   Wisdom, purity, and humility
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.   hip vibrations, precise, intricate hip movements,and head slides
B.   hair tosses, head slides, and manipulation of the garment they wear
C.   hip vibrations, precise, intricate hip movements,and hair tosses

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