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

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Question #1
Tahtib is...
A.   a remnant of an ancient Egyptian martial art
B.   is a dance and therefore looked down upon by the people of the Said
C.   a way for women and men of the region to meet each other
D.   the newest form of “dance” in the Middle East
E.   All of the above
Question #2
When we say that dance is educational we mean that:
A.   Studying dance in the classroom teaches us about culture.
B.   One needs to study in order to learn how to dance properly.
C.   By watching dance, one learns a lot about the dancers' heritage.
D.   The act of dancing teaches one the values of a group.
Question #3
How has language served to unify popular culture in the Middle East in the 20th century?
A.   The "Gypsies" brought their language to the Arab world
B.   Movies and music exposed Arabs to the spoken language of Egypt
C.   A standard spoken dialect was agreed upon for the Middle Eastern region
D.   The Quran spread the language of Saudi Arabia
Question #4
Historically, there was a difference between Urban and rural dances in the Middle East. What was the difference?
A.   Rural dances were performed by men and Urban dances by women
B.   Urban dances needed more practice and study, rural dances were more improvised
C.   Urban dances were done only with men separated from the women, rural dances all danced together
D.   Rural dances were done only with men separated from the women, Urban dances all danced together
E.   None of the above
Question #5
Explain " Dance occurs through purposefully selected rhythmic movements."
A.   Dance must be choreographed, in order to be considered dance.
B.   the movements that make up a dance form have meaning or they wouldn't be part of the dance.
C.   Members of a culture must choose their dances movements in a democratic process
D.   None of the above
Question #6
What is/are the goal/s of Tahtib"
A.   Strike a painful blow to opponent
B.   Find a “baab” (opening) where one could hit the opponent
C.   a & b only
D.   To express aggression and rage
E.   All of the above
Question #7
How is dance learned in Middle Eastern societies?
A.   Dance is learned by participating in it with the community and family members
B.   Folkloric dance is taught in elementary school
C.   Religious leaders are responsible for teaching dance
D.   Special training is done in dance academies from a young age
Question #8
These are the 3 patterns of living (ways people live in their paticular environment) that exist in the Middle East and North Africa
A.   Urban, Rural, Nomad
B.   Urban dwellers, Urban
Question #9
There are 2 general types (forms) of combat dance in the Middle East. Which type is tahtib? Tahtib is a ______________________________________ type of combat dance.
A.   wedding dance
B.   real combat
C.   mock combat
Question #10
Name the 2 branches of Islam. (Please capitalize you answers.)
A.   Reconstructionist and Shia
B.   Shia and Sunni
C.   Conservative and Orthodox
Question #11
What 2 countries in the Middle East (as we have defined it) do NOT speak Arabic?
A.   Turkey and Iran
B.   Turkey and Saudi Arabia
C.   Iraq and Iran
D.   Turkey and Iraq
Question #12
Where is the birthplace of Islam and the Arabic speaking peoples?
A.   Iraq
B.   Turkey
C.   Saudi Arabia
D.   Iran
Question #13
Name 2 countries in the Bilaad al Maghrib. Please capitalize your answers.
A.   Bangladesh and Syria
B.   Morocco, Algebra, Tunisia Libya
C.   Pakistan and India
Question #14
What is/are the Arabic name/s for the weapon used in Tahtib.
A.   Asa or Naboot or Shoum
B.   Sunni
C.   Shia
Question #15
In Southern Egypt, horses are taught to dance.,,
A.   False
B.   True

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