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what was the original purpose of hula dancing?
a form of exercise
A competitive sport
A sacred, ceremonial dance tied to religious practices.
enterainment for tourist
2
How far back does the hula tradition date?
ancient times
the 1800's
the 1700s
20th century
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where did the dance from Bharatanatyam originate?
Tamil Nadu
Punjab
Gujarat
Bengal
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What are some features of the Mazurka dance?
Spinning and foot stomping
Heel clicks
Slow waltz movements
Fast spinning and clapping above the head
5
Where did Breakdancing originate?
Bronk, New York
Los Angelos
Miami
Chicago
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Where did the Lion Dance originate?
China
India
Japan
Korea
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Which cultural influences blended to create samba de roda
Caribbean and Portuguese
African and Portuguese
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How did the Mazurka evolve outside of Poland?
it turned into a modern street dance
It became part of ballroom dance culture
it became a solo dance
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The Mazurka tempo and rhythm is known for a silent rhythm with no beat at all.
True
False
10
What are some key qualities breakdancing represeants?
story telling
Discpline and tradition
Self expression, artistic creativity, and resilience
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What is Bharatanatyam especially known for?
acrobatics and group choreography
singing
footwork, expressive gestures and storytelling
Martial arts techniques
12
What does the term Bharatanatyam translate to?
Dance expressing the principles of Bharata
Story of the gods
Music through Motion
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What does "Samba de Roda" mean
Dance of freedom
African rhythm
Festival of music
circle samba
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What was one of the main purposes of the Lion Dance?
To predict the weather
To entertain royalty
To drive away evil spirits
To celebrate weddings
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The Natya Shastra is a compendium of performing arts, drama, music, and dance.
False
True
16
What music genres are associated with Breakdancing?
opera and classcal
Jazz and blues
Hip-hop. rap, funk
country and pop
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when did the lion dance originate?
1800s
1600s
1800-1900s
1700s-1800s
18
Where in Brazil did Samba de Roda originate
Pantanal
regions of Bahia
Rio de Janerio
São Paulo
19
What is one legend about the origin of the Lion dance?
A lion helped harvest crops
A lion taught villagers how to sing and thrive
A lion saved an emperor in a dream
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How does Hula serve in the Hawaiian culture?
it is done for fun, and helps build communities
it honors deities, tells stories, and passes down knowledge.
all of the above
it teaches martial arts
21
Breakdancing evolved from the DJing era
False
True
22
What are some elemets that go with traditional hula dancing?
Political campaigns
Religious practices, honoring gods, and recounting history
Sports
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Where did the Mazurka dance originate?
The mazovia region
The Tatra Mountains
Warsaw
