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Preguntas del test (50)
1The tango became a dance of close contact with slow walking steps and it gradually merged into a form of social entertainment known as_______________. This term can refer to the music, the dance, or the place where the dance is practiced and performed.
- ALunfardo
- BPortenos
- CBandoneon
- DMilonga
2The Portuguese brought a celebration of over-indulgence and high spirited activities to Brazil including role-reversal and topsy-turvy behavior that took place before the long fast of Lent. What was this wild ceremony called?
- AEntrundo
- BThe Feast of Fools
- CThe Feast of Ass
- DAll of the above
3Katherine Dunham choreographed a dance using martial art techniques she had seen in Martinique. The newspaper praised it as a "Fiery folk ballet". What was it called?
- AFrom Haiti to Harlem
- BShango
- CL'ag'ya
- DBarrel House Blues
4Who was the Portuguese explorer destined for South Africa but instead discovered Brazil, a land rich in resources including brazilwood, sugar, coffee and gold?
- AManuel da Nobrego
- BHumberto Casello Branco
- CGetulio Vargas
- DPedro Alvares Cabral
5Name the plantation dance that was a competition dance and sometimes the dancers would balance a glass of water on their head while performing fancy tricks trying not to spill a drop.
- ABuck and Wing
- BCake-walk
- CJuba
- DJig
6What is the basic rhythmic movement of capoeira that has a dance-like quality shifting weight from one foot to the other while maintaining balance and mobility?
- AAtabaque
- BRoda
- CBerimbau
- DPanderio
- EGinga
7Michael Jackson recognized the potential of music videos to express a story by creating a mini-movie. What was his first music video?
- AThriller
- BBilly Jean
- CSmooth Criminal
- DBeat It
8In the Argentinian culture, _____________________or flattering comments are offered in recognition of one’s attractive qualities.
- ACabeceo
- BGanchos
- CQuebradas
- DPiropos
9Juan Peron’s wife also worked to make living conditions better for the lower classes of Argentina. She also fought for women’s rights and got Congress to pass women’s suffrage in 1947. What did the common people call her?
- AVIP Peron
- BEvita
- CSenora Peron
- DPrincess Eva
10The Cotton Club was a multiracial club where both blacks and whites enjoyed the entertainment of the top black performers including the Nicholas Brothers and the Berry Brothers.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
11What is the dance style primarily exhibited in the parades of Carnaval called?
- AConga
- BCapoeira
- CForro
- DSamba
12In 1937 Mestre Pasinha gave a demonstration of capoeira to president Getulio Vargas and Vargas was so impressed that he declared capoeira a national sport and lifted the ban making it legal to practice.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
13In the 1950s radio stations were segregated playing white-only music or black-only music.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
14Who is credited with naming the Lindy Hop?
- AShorty Snowden
- BFrankie Manning
- CNorma Miller
- DHerbert White
15Talley Beatty initially was a dancer in Katherine Dunham's company who broke away and created his own works. What was the name of the dance we watched in class choreographed by Talley Beatty about racial violence?
- AThe Mourner's Bench
- BL'ag'ya
- CBarrel House Blues
- DCry
16At the end of a night of social tango dancing, the last song played is _______________________.
- ALa Cumparista
- BMi Confesion
- COtra Luna
- DPor Una Cabez
17Who was the leading innovator and choreographer creating synchronized moves that the Motown singers would do to express the concept of the song and liven up the performance?
- ASmoky Robinson
- BJames Brown
- CCholly Atkins
- DBerry Gordy
18Using their gaze, it is said that, the people of Buenos Aires display who they are in 5 minutes. They use the Freudian gaze to ___________________________________.
- Aa. Analyze others to gain insight and a better understanding of a person
- Bb. Catch the eye of the person of interest.
- Cc. Scan the scene
- Dd. Exhibit feelings of a philosophical sense.
19Funeral dances to ensure a safe transition to the realm of the spirit world were performed in some remote areas. Friends and relatives would march to the grave accompanied by a drum beat. They would circle the grave and lie face down until the corps of the slave was placed in the grave. Then they would dance to the beat of the drum making a magic circle to keep unwanted spirits out.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
20What is the tango street dance called in which men would use knives as props expressing masculine aggression in a graceful combat style?
- AEl Chicoba
- BBoleos
- CDuelo Criollo
- DLufardo
21The Jim Crow laws of segregation were established before the Jim Crow dance was created.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
22What is the backcountry or jungle settlements called where slaves escaped to who actively resisted slavery and practiced capoeira.
- ARio de Janeiro
- Bquilombos
- Cginga
- DBarravento
23Participants of the capoeira dance or game stand in a circle around the capoeiristas singing a call and response song while musicians play instruments. What is the drum called that provides heartbeat of the capoeira?
- AAtabaque
- BPanderio
- CRoda
- DGinga
24Who published History and Present State of Virginia where he stated that because slaves were black their service should be for life while white indentured servants should serve only a few years?
- ARobert Beverly
- BEli Whitney
- CWilliam Penn
- DAmerigo Vespucci
25In the 1970s African American and Latino youth developed "break dancing". Who was the DJ that set up parties at the community center on Sedgewick Avenue in the Bronx?
- AClark Kent
- BKool Herc
- CSaSa James Bond
- DJimmy Dee
26In 1949 the Communist Party established the People's Republic of China. Who was the first Chairmam?
- AHu Jingtao
- BSun Yat-sen
- CChiang Kai-shek
- DMao Zedong
27What is the ancient indigenous religion of Japan?
- ATenrikyo
- BShinto
- CAmaterasu
- DOkunissm
28The Japanese technique of generating inner tension so that the attuned audience member can sense the emotion is called ___________________.
- AKami
- BOkuni
- CKata
- DOkisa
29In the dance form Bugaku performers wear masks that express strong emotion because it would be against decorum to distort ones face.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
30Dance therapy can help a person heal emotional wounds and psychological problems. For patients who have a hard time expressing themselves verbally it can provide a sense of release. On a physical level it allows the body to flow in constant motion releasing chemicals in the brain and body to help a person feel better. What are these chemicals called?
- Aandrenaline
- Bendorphins
- Cpotassium
- Damino acids
31The Mass Games of North Korea started in 1946 in an effort to build a sense of nationalism.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
32What is the Taiwanese religion based on the teachings of the Yellow Emperor?
- ALi-ism
- BHsuan-yuan Chiao
- CI-Kuan Dao
- DTienti
33In the Hindu religion one of the main practices includes an adherence to the right way of living. What is this called?
- Akarma
- Bdharma
- Crasika
- Dbharata
34Jelaludin Rumi believed a union with God could be achieved through dance and he transformed the dance of the Whirling Dervishes into a religious experience. What branch of Islam did he practice?
- AKharujits
- BSunni
- CSufi
- DShiite
35The East Indian theatrical manual written in Sanskrit gives detailed and explicit directions for the proper technique of all stagecraft and performances expressing the ideals of the Hindu religion. What is it called?
- AMudrass
- BRasika
- CNatya Shastra
- DVedas
36What is the name of the book compiled by the disciples of Confucius that contains many of his philosophical sayings?
- ADialogues
- BThe Ren
- CDao De Jing
- DThe Analects
37Expressing the importance of social stability and unity, the theme of the 2008 Olympic opening ceremony was ____________________.
- Aharmony
- Bstriving for the gold
- Chistory
- Dsynchorinzation
38The Aryans brought religion to India that was based on worship to deities that personified the forces of nature. There were four books designed to express the truth of life through song, ritual, poetry and stories. What were these four books called?
- AVedas
- BRasika
- CMudras
- DNayra Shastra
39When Chiang Kai-shek retreated to Taiwan from China he established the "People's Republic" in Taiwan following the three principles of Sun Yat-sen. The first principle is minzu. What does it mean?
- Anationalism
- Beconomic progress
- Csocial welfare
- Ddemocracy
40Which of the Taiwanese indigenous tribes performs a battle dance to honor the spirit of the warrior as fifty or more men stand in the shape of a horseshoe, sway back and forth while singing in perfect 5ths?
- ATsou
- BAmis
- CAtyal
- DSaisiat
41Who is the artistic director of the Cloud Gate Dance Theatre in Taiwan?
- ALin Hwai-min
- BLiu Chen-hsiang
- CMing Dao
- DMike He Jun
42The Japanese temple dancer that originally created Kabuki dance in the early seventeenth century was named_________. (check this again!)
- AOkuni
- BKata
- COkisa
- DKami
43In 1629 women were no longer allowed to perform in the Kabuki theatre so men took over their roles. What is the female character called who is actually played by a man?*******
- AAragoto
- BWagoto
- COnnagata
- DHanamichi
44The Taiwanese indigenous dances from the Amis, Tsou, and Bunun tribes used intricate design patterns and skillful jumps and turns in their ritual dances to display how complicated life can be.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
45In the Mass Games of North Korea the 3 elements that comprise the event are gymnastics, backdrop, and music. Students practice up to 8 hours a day to perfect their performance. It is said that "developing Mass Games is important in training school children to be fully developed communist people".
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
46In Bali, the word for religion is Puputan. Worship and ritualistic practices are performed each day at sunset.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
47In the Kathakali dance dramas men and women play the parts of characters within the Hindu stories portraying gods, heroes, and demons that encounter situations of great moral dilemma.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
48What is the name of the devotional dance once performed by the devadasis in the Hindu temples that is named after the sage that is thought to be the author of the Natya Shastra?
- ABharata Natyam
- BKathakali
- CBodhi Dharma
- DKalaripatattu
49What is the Balinese choral dance drama called that tells the story of Rama and Sita?
- ARama
- BKetjak
- CBarong
- DKris
50The Children that participate in the New York social dance program learn mutual respect, how to work with another person, and polite communication both verbally and through body language.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
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- Dance Test sobre Dance Quiz , creado por Audrey Lam . el 18/11/2019.
- Autor
- Audrey Lam .
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- Creado el 18 nov 2019 · actualizado el 20 nov 2019
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