World Book Trivia Quiz For Kids--2/13-dance
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Who used dance in hopes it would bring rain or food?
- A.
Chinese
- B.
North American Indians
- C.
Romans
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B. North American IndiansExplanation
Dancing has also been used for many years in religious services. Early people probably made up dances to make their gods happy. Many North American Indians danced with the hope it would bring rain or food. Many such dances are still done today.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is the pattern of timing around which dance movements are organized?
- A.
Energy
- B.
Rhythm
- C.
Design
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B. RhythmExplanation
Movement is the action of the dancers. Energy provides the power needed to perform the movement. Rhythm is the pattern of timing around which the dance movement is organized. Design is the pattern created as the dancers move about.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Where is the first ballet performance believed to have taken place?
- A.
France
- B.
Italy
- C.
Russia
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A. FranceExplanation
Ballet dancing began in Italy in the 1400's and 1500's. Many people think the first ballet performance took place in Paris, France, in 1581. During the late 1900's, many ballet companies were started around the world.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of the following is NOT a type of folk dancing
- A.
Sqaure dancing
- B.
Irish jig
- C.
Tap
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C. TapExplanation
Folk dancing is dancing that is special to the people of a certain country or region. People do folk dances during celebrations and religious ceremonies. They also do them for recreation. Well-known folk dances include the square dance, the Irish jig, and the polka.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Who is the pioneer of modern dance?
- A.
Alvin Ailey
- B.
Twyla Tharp
- C.
Martha Graham
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C. Martha GrahamExplanation
Martha Graham (1894-1991) was a leading American dancer and choreographer (creator of dances). She pioneered modern dance.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The waltz orginated in which country?
- A.
Austria
- B.
Switzerland
- C.
Belgium
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A. AustriaExplanation
The waltz developed rapidly in the last years of the 1700's. It emerged from a group of south German and Austrian dances involving the turning motion of the dancers in a close embrace position.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Associated with the flamenco dance, what is another word for the "Roma"?
- A.
Gypsies
- B.
Rome
- C.
Farmers
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A. GypsiesExplanation
Flamenco is a type of dance and music originally associated with the Roma (sometimes called Gypsies) of southern Spain. Flamenco dance and music are now performed on the stage with guitars and castanets.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is the faster version of the fox trot?
- A.
Tango
- B.
Jive
- C.
Quickstep
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C. QuickstepExplanation
A faster version of the fox trot, called the quickstep, became popular in the United Kingdom.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What was the first latin american dance to gain international popularity?
- A.
Tango
- B.
Salsa
- C.
Bolero
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A. TangoExplanation
The tango was the first Latin American dance to gain great international popularity. The tango is a ballroom dance for a couple. The dancers alternate long, slow steps with short, quick steps. They sometimes make sudden turns and strike dramatic poses.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Bhangra is a type of traditional dance music of __________ communities.
- A.
City
- B.
Suburban
- C.
Rural
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C. RuralExplanation
Bhangra is a lively, rhythmic form of dance music. It originated in the state of Punjab in India and in the Pakistani province of Punjab. It is the traditional folk dance music of the rural communities, especially the Sikhs of Indian Punjab.Rate this question:
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