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

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Question #1
Tahtib is...
A.   the newest form of “dance” in the Middle East
B.   a way for women and men of the region to meet each other
C.   a remnant of an ancient Egyptian martial art
D.   is a dance and therefore looked down upon by the people of the Said
E.   All of the above
Question #2
When we say that dance is educational we mean that:
A.   The act of dancing teaches one the values of a group.
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.   Studying dance in the classroom teaches us about culture.
Question #3
How has language served to unify popular culture in the Middle East in the 20th century?
A.   Movies and music exposed Arabs to the spoken language of Egypt
B.   A standard spoken dialect was agreed upon for the Middle Eastern region
C.   The Quran spread the language of Saudi Arabia
D.   The "Gypsies" brought their language to the Arab world
Question #4
Historically, there was a difference between Urban and rural dances in the Middle East. What was the difference?
A.   Urban dances were done only with men separated from the women, rural dances all danced together
B.   Urban dances needed more practice and study, rural dances were more improvised
C.   Rural dances were done only with men separated from the women, Urban 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.   the movements that make up a dance form have meaning or they wouldn't be part of the dance.
B.   Members of a culture must choose their dances movements in a democratic process
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.   a & b only
C.   Find a “baab” (opening) where one could hit the opponent
D.   Strike a painful blow to opponent
E.   All of the above
Question #7
This statement shows how dance is learned in Middle Eastern societies
A.   Special training is done in dance academies from a young age
B.   Folkloric dance is taught in elementary school
C.   Religious leaders are responsible for teaching dance
D.   Dance is learned by participating in it with the community and family members
Question #8
What 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.   mock combat
B.   wedding dance
C.   real combat
Question #10
Name the 2 branches of Islam. (Please capitalize you answers.)
A.   Shia and Sunni
B.   Conservative and Orthodox
C.   Reconstructionist and Shia
Question #11
What 2 countries in the Middle East (as we have defined it) do NOT speak Arabic?
A.   Iraq and Iran
B.   Turkey and Saudi Arabia
C.   Turkey and Iran
D.   Turkey and Iraq
Question #12
This place is considered as the birthplace of Islam and the Arabic speaking peoples
A.   Iran
B.   Iraq
C.   Turkey
D.   Saudi Arabia
Question #13
Name 2 countries in the Bilaad al Maghrib. Please capitalize your answers.
A.   Pakistan and India
B.   Morocco, Algebra, Tunisia Libya
C.   Bangladesh and Syria
Question #14
What is/are the Arabic name/s for the weapon used in Tahtib.
A.   Shia
B.   Sunni
C.   Asa or Naboot or Shoum
Question #15
In Southern Egypt, horses are taught to dance.,,
A.   False
B.   True

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