Dance 102 - Middle Eastern Dance History » Fall 2019 » Quiz 1

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Question #1
Which of the following is/are true of the Nizzawi? Choose all that apply.
A.   It is performed by Nomads
B.   It involves leg movements that mimic horse movements
C.   It is typically performed in silence
D.   It is a Saidi dance (performed in the Said)
E.   It involves leg movements that mimic horse movements and It is performed before the game of Tahtib and Opponents use this time to size each other up and It is a Saidi dance (performed in the Said)
F.   It is performed before the game of Tahtib
Question #2
What kind of weapon is used in the Tahtib Combat dance? Choose all that apply.
A.   Naboot
B.   a Stick and Naboot and Asa and Shoum
C.   a shield
D.   A Knife
E.   Jambiyya
F.   a Rifle
Question #3
Tahtib is... (choose all that apply)
A.   ...a contest with strict rules and a "winner"
B.   ...a remnant of an ancient Egyptian martial art
C.   ...a way for women and men of the region to meet each other
D.   a mock combat type of combat dance
E.   ...a remnant of an ancient Egyptian martial art…and ...a contest with strict rules and a "winner" and a mock combat type of combat dance
F.   ...the newest form of “dance” in the Middle East
Question #4
Given what you know about Tahtib AND how people of that region think about the qualities a person with power should have (Omda), what do you think are likely values exhibited in the game of Tahtib? (Choose any that apply)
A.   Honor - A man proves his honor in Tahtib by following the strict rules surrounding the game
B.   The role of a man to be able to protect and provide for his family- this role is represented by the weapon he uses in the dance
C.   Honor - A man proves his honor in Tahtib by following the strict rules surrounding the game…and The role of a man to be able to protect and provide for his family- this role is represented by the weapon he uses in the dance
D.   Aggression - the man who can beat the other into submission always tahtib and the strongest man is in power
Question #5
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.   A standard spoken dialect was agreed upon for the Middle Eastern region
C.   Movies and music exposed Arabs to the spoken language of Egypt
D.   The "Gypsies" brought their language to the Arab world
Question #6
Islam is ______. (Choose all that apply)
A.   Islam is split into 2 main groups: Shia and Sunni.
B.   There are a large number of sects within Islam that may have widely varying religious views and means of religious expression and worship.
C.   Islam is split into 2 main groups: Shia and Sunni…and 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 faith.
D.   Early Muslims tried to convert Jews and Christians to Islam through force. Those whom they could not convert were forced into exile.
E.   All Muslims share the 5 pillars of faith.
Question #7
Which statements best describe the life of Nomads? (choose all that apply)
A.   They tend to livestock.
B.   They live in rural areas.
C.   They live in desert areas, with little rainfall…and They tend to livestock. … and They are known as warriors.
D.   They are known as warriors.
E.   They grow agriculture.
F.   They live in desert areas, with little rainfall.
Question #8
How do the 3 patterns of living unite the Middle East as a cultural area? (Choose all that apply)
A.   nomads can only be found in the bilaad al maghreb.
B.   Nomads can only be found in the bilaad al mashriq.
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 #9
There is one standard written/formal version of Arabic used throughout the Arab world, but many spoken colloquial dialects.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #10
Which of the following are general characteristics of combat dance? (Choose all that apply),,
A.   Involves a lot of intricate hip movements
B.   Generally performed by men of a region
C.   Usually not classified as “dance”
D.   Generally performed by men of a region and Usually not classified as “dance”

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