Dance 102 - Middle Eastern Dance History » Fall 2022 » Assignment 22 Participation Quiz Banaat Mazin & 60s-Present

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Question #1
Which of the following are part of the costuming of the Ghawazee dancers in Luxor?
A.   A large headpiece called “Taj”. Low heeled Shoes. Thin panels of fabric (ribbons) on top of the skirt
B.   A belt made of coins. Low heeled Shoes. Thin panels of fabric (ribbons) on top of the skirt
C.   A belt made of coins. Low heeled Shoes. A large headpiece called “Taj”
Question #2
Which of the following describes the dances of the Ghawazee?
A.   Large jumps. manipulating their garments while dancing
B.   rapid side to side vibrations of the hip. Playing finger cymbals (sagat)
C.   rapid side to side vibrations of the hip. manipulating their garments while dancing
D.   Large jumps. Playing finger cymbals (sagat)
Question #3
The Roma people…
A.   Originally came from Turkey
B.   Originally came from Egypt
C.   Are popularly known by the name “Gypsies”. Originally came from Northern India
Question #4
Early in President Anwar Sadat’s administration, dancers’ pay increased 10 times. What effect did this have on the dance at that time?
A.   Fewer people hired dancers so the overall pay increase meant nothing
B.   Fewer nightclubs could handle the higher cost; many dancers lost their jobs
C.   Shows became more glamorous, with larger orchestras and more costume changes
D.   All of these

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