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

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

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