MARUJADA - READING COMPREHENSION EXERCISE

Question 1

the retumbão is a musical element of the marujada that exclusively uses indigenous instruments

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

the marujada festival originated in the 20th century as a modern cultural celebration

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

the hats worn by the marujas are decorated with handmade flowers crafted from duck feathers

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

The marujada festival in Bragança, Pará, celebrates São Benedito - the city´s patron Saint

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

the cultural manifestations of the amazon are influenced solely by native traditions

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

visual and auditory elements are integral to the best- known artistic expressions of the amazon

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

Caribbean rhythms are one of the external influences present in the cultural identity of the amazon region

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

families dedicate weeks to crafting the traditonal costumes for the marujada festival

Accepted Answer

True

Questions 8