“In Southern Egypt, horses are taught to dance.”              

1. True
2. False

Tahtib is…

1. a remnant of an ancient Egyptian martial art
2. a way for women and men of the region to meet each other
3. the newest form of “dance” in the Middle East
4. is a dance and therefore looked down upon by the people of the Said
5. All of the above

When we say that dance is educational we mean that:

1. The act of dancing teaches one the values of a group.
2. One needs to study in order to learn how to dance properly.
3. Studying dance in the classroom teaches us about culture.
4. By watching dance, one learns a lot about the dancers’ heritage.                                                            

How has language served to unify popular culture in the Middle East in the 20th century?              

1. Movies and music exposed Arabs to the spoken language of Egypt
2. A standard spoken dialect was agreed upon for the Middle Eastern region
3. The Quran spread the language of Saudi Arabia
4. The “Gypsies” brought their language to the Arab world”

Historically, there was a difference between Urban and rural dances in the Middle East. What was the difference?            

1. Urban dances were done only with men separated from the women, rural dances all danced together
2. Urban dances needed more practice and study, rural dances were more improvised
3. Rural dances were done only with men separated from the women, Urban dances all danced together
4. Rural dances were performed by men and Urban dances by women
5. None of the above

Explain ” Dance occurs through purposefully selected rhythmic movements.        

1. the movements that make up a dance form have meaning or they wouldn’t be part of the dance.
2. Dance must be choreographed, in order to be considered dance.
3. Members of a culture must choose their dances movements in a democratic process
4. None of the above

The goal of Tahtib is to _________________?     

1. Find a “baab” (opening) where one could hit the opponent
2. Strike a painful blow to opponent
3. To express aggression and rage
4. All of the above

How is dance learned in Middle Eastern societies?           

1. Dance is learned by participating in it with the community and family members
2. Special training is done in dance academies from a young age
3. Folkloric dance is taught in elementary school  
4. Religious leaders are responsible for teaching dance

What are the 3 patterns of living (ways people live in their particular environment) that exist in the Middle East and North Africa?                                     

1. “Urban, Rural, Nomad”
2. “Urban dwellers, Urban”

There are 2 general types (forms) of combat dance in the Middle East. Which type is tahtib? Tahtib is a ______________________________________ type of combat dance.              

1. mock combat
2. real combat
3. wedding dance

Name the 2 branches of Islam. (Please capitalize you answers.)   

1. Shia and Sunni
2. Conservative and Orthodox
3. Reconstructionist and Shia

What 2 countries in the Middle East (as we have defined it) do NOT speak Arabic?            

1. Turkey and Iran
2. Iraq and Iran
3. Turkey and Saudi Arabia
4. Turkey and Iraq

Where is the birthplace of Islam and the Arabic speaking peoples?            

1. Saudi Arabia
2. Turkey
3. Iraq
4. Iran

Name 2 countries in the Bilaad al Maghrib. Please capitalize your answers.           

1. “Morocco, Algebra, Tunisia Libya”
2. Pakistan and India
3. Bangladesh and Syria

Give one Arabic name for the weapon used in Tahtib.     

1. Asa or Naboot or Shoum
2. Shia
3. Sunni

“Generally, dances that express the idea of community are often more respected in the Middle East than dances that emphasize individuality.”                                                               

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

According to the Quran, all types of dance are completely forbidden.

1. FALSE
2. TRUE

What movements are part of Shikhat dancing? (check all that apply)

1. All of the above
2. rhythmic footwork
3. Everyday gestures such as of combing the hair
4. Hair Tosses
5. Pelvis Lifts and drops

The Shikhat are often perceived to be of low social status. Why?                                             

1. They bring private matters (Sexual) into public space
2. They wear costuming that reveals most of their skin
3. They are outsiders from a different tribe
4. None of the above

How many Shikhat typically perform together?                                               

1. four to six
2. only one
3. more than 10
4. seven to eight

The shikhat dance is completely different from the normal social dance that everyone does in urban areas of their country.                                                             

1. FALSE
2. TRUE

In the Raqs Khaleeji,  it has always been traditional for a man and a woman to dance in a pair.

1. FALSE
2. TRUE

What movements are part of Khaleeji dancing?                                                              

1. All of the above
2. hair tosses
3. manipulation of the garment they wear
4. head slides
5. none of the above