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1
Which traditional Beninese music genre, combines percussion, rhythm, and call-and-response singing?
Tchinkoumé
Salsa
Hip Hop
Highlife
2
Benin is widely considered the birthplace of Voodoo ?
False
True
3
In Beninese paintings, which colors are often used to symbolize protection and spiritual power?
Black and white
Neon pink and neon green
Gold and silver
Dark blue and red
4
What is the name of the rhythmic style, popular in southern Benin, often played during weddings and communal gatherings?
Afrobeats
Zinli
Zouk
Reggae
5
Voodoo heavily influences which aspect of local culture?
Coffee and cotton production
Architecture of skyscrapers
Baseball traditions
Artistic expressions (dance, drumming, sculpture)
6
Which painter from Benin is known for blending traditional themes with contemporary styles, including Vodun symbolism ?
Wangechi Mutu
Georges Adéagbo
El Anatsui
Barthélémy Toguo
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What is the most famous voodoo divinity in the south of Benin ?
Kûvito
Lègba
Kaleta
Heviosso
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Which of these is a famous traditional instrument in Beninese music, often used for public announcements?
Clappers
Metal Gongs
Drums
Rattles
9
What distinguishes modern Beninese painting from its traditional roots?
A focus on urban life and globalization
Collaborations with international galleries
The use of recycled materials
All of the above
10
Which instrument commonly used in Beninese music produces a variety of tones by changing hand positions and pressure?
Bougarabou drum
Talking drum
Djembe drum
Silent Drum
11
Which group of female warriors from the Kingdom of Dahomey, in present-day Benin, inspired the film
The Woman King
?
The Dahomey Amazons
The Ashanti Warriors
The Ashanti Guards
The Dahomey Rangers
12
Which internationally acclaimed Beninese singer has won multiple Grammy Awards?
Aya Nakamura
Yemi Alade
Burna Boy
Angélique Kidjo
13
Which material is commonly used in Voodoo sculptures?
Bronze
Stone
Ivory
Wood
14
The intricate designs of Voodoo art are intended to:
Protect
Entertain
All of the above
Educate
15
Which of the following is NOT a common influence in Beninese painting?
Western impressionism
Vodun spirituality
African geometric patterns
Nature and wildlife