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Below are the questions for the exam with the choices of answers:
Question #1
A Generally performed by men of a region and Usually not classified as “dance”
B Usually not classified as “dance”
C Generally performed by men of a region
D Involves a lot of intricate hip movements
Question #2
A False
B True
Question #3
A Nomads can only be found in the bilaad al mashriq.
B nomads can only be found in the bilaad al maghreb.
C One can find nomads, rural people and city dwellers throughout every part of the Middle Eastern region.
D They do not, they only make it diverse.
Question #4
A They are known as warriors.
B They grow agriculture.
C They live in desert areas, with little rainfall.
D They live in rural areas.
E They live in desert areas, with little rainfall…and They tend to livestock. … and They are known as warriors.
F They tend to livestock.
Question #5
A Islam is split into 2 main groups: Shia and Sunni.
B There are a large number of sects within Islam that may have widely varying religious views and means of religious expression and worship.
C Islam is split into 2 main groups: Shia and Sunni…and There are a large number of sects within Islam that may have widely varying religious views and means of religious expression and worship… All Muslims share the 5 pillars of faith.
D Early Muslims tried to convert Jews and Christians to Islam through force. Those whom they could not convert were forced into exile.
E All Muslims share the 5 pillars of faith.
Question #6
A The “Gypsies” brought their language to the Arab world
B Movies and music exposed Arabs to the spoken language of Egypt
C A standard spoken dialect was agreed upon for the Middle Eastern region
D The Quran spread the language of Saudi Arabia
Question #7
A Aggression – the man who can beat the other into submission always tahtib and the strongest man is in power
B The role of a man to be able to protect and provide for his family- this role is represented by the weapon he uses in the dance
C Honor – A man proves his honor in Tahtib by following the strict rules surrounding the game
D Honor – A man proves his honor in Tahtib by following the strict rules surrounding the game…and The role of a man to be able to protect and provide for his family- this role is represented by the weapon he uses in the dance
Question #8
A …a remnant of an ancient Egyptian martial art…and …a contest with strict rules and a “winner” and a mock combat type of combat dance
B …a way for women and men of the region to meet each other
C …a contest with strict rules and a “winner”
D …a remnant of an ancient Egyptian martial art
E a mock combat type of combat dance
F …the newest form of “dance” in the Middle East
Question #9
A a shield
B Jambiyya
C A Knife
D Naboot
E a Stick and Naboot and Asa and Shoum
F a Rifle
Question #10
A It involves leg movements that mimic horse movements and It is performed before the game of Tahtib and Opponents use this time to size each other up and It is a Saidi dance (performed in the Said)
B It involves leg movements that mimic horse movements
C It is performed before the game of Tahtib
D It is typically performed in silence
E It is a Saidi dance (performed in the Said)
F It is performed by Nomads