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The Use of Dance to Honor Deities and Spirits

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In which culture is the Bharatanatyam dance performed as an offering to the gods?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Japan

  4. Korea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam is a classical Indian dance form that originated in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is traditionally performed by women as an offering to the gods.

What is the name of the sacred dance performed by the Sufis of the Middle East?

  1. Sema

  2. Sama

  3. Zikr

  4. Dhikr


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sema is a sacred dance performed by the Sufis of the Middle East. It is a form of spiritual meditation and is often performed in a circle.

In which Native American culture is the Ghost Dance performed?

  1. Lakota

  2. Navajo

  3. Apache

  4. Hopi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ghost Dance is a religious ceremony performed by the Lakota people of North America. It is a form of spiritual renewal and is believed to bring about the return of the dead.

What is the name of the dance performed by the Balinese people of Indonesia to honor the rice goddess Dewi Sri?

  1. Kecak

  2. Legong

  3. Barong

  4. Janger


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kecak is a Balinese dance performed by a circle of men who chant and clap their hands in a rhythmic pattern. It is traditionally performed to honor the rice goddess Dewi Sri.

In which African culture is the Egungun dance performed to honor the spirits of the ancestors?

  1. Yoruba

  2. Igbo

  3. Hausa

  4. Fulani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Egungun dance is a Yoruba dance performed to honor the spirits of the ancestors. It is a colorful and elaborate dance that is often performed during festivals.

What is the name of the dance performed by the Maori people of New Zealand to honor their gods and ancestors?

  1. Haka

  2. Poi

  3. Kahiko

  4. Auana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Haka is a Maori dance performed by men to honor their gods and ancestors. It is a powerful and energetic dance that is often performed before battles or other important events.

In which culture is the Kathakali dance performed as an offering to the gods?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Japan

  4. Korea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathakali is a classical Indian dance form that originated in the state of Kerala. It is traditionally performed by men as an offering to the gods.

What is the name of the sacred dance performed by the Buddhist monks of Tibet?

  1. Cham

  2. Chöd

  3. Mahakala

  4. Vajrayana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cham is a sacred dance performed by the Buddhist monks of Tibet. It is a form of spiritual meditation and is often performed in monasteries.

In which Native American culture is the Sun Dance performed?

  1. Lakota

  2. Navajo

  3. Apache

  4. Hopi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sun Dance is a religious ceremony performed by the Lakota people of North America. It is a form of spiritual renewal and is believed to bring about good health and prosperity.

What is the name of the dance performed by the Balinese people of Indonesia to honor the god Shiva?

  1. Kecak

  2. Legong

  3. Barong

  4. Janger


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Barong is a Balinese dance performed to honor the god Shiva. It is a colorful and elaborate dance that is often performed during festivals.

In which African culture is the Sanza dance performed to honor the spirits of the ancestors?

  1. Yoruba

  2. Igbo

  3. Hausa

  4. Fulani


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Sanza dance is an Igbo dance performed to honor the spirits of the ancestors. It is a colorful and energetic dance that is often performed during festivals.

What is the name of the dance performed by the Maori people of New Zealand to honor their war god Tu?

  1. Haka

  2. Poi

  3. Kahiko

  4. Auana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Haka is a Maori dance performed by men to honor their war god Tu. It is a powerful and energetic dance that is often performed before battles or other important events.

In which culture is the Kathakali dance performed as an offering to the gods?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Japan

  4. Korea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathakali is a classical Indian dance form that originated in the state of Kerala. It is traditionally performed by men as an offering to the gods.

What is the name of the sacred dance performed by the Buddhist monks of Tibet?

  1. Cham

  2. Chöd

  3. Mahakala

  4. Vajrayana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cham is a sacred dance performed by the Buddhist monks of Tibet. It is a form of spiritual meditation and is often performed in monasteries.

In which Native American culture is the Sun Dance performed?

  1. Lakota

  2. Navajo

  3. Apache

  4. Hopi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sun Dance is a religious ceremony performed by the Lakota people of North America. It is a form of spiritual renewal and is believed to bring about good health and prosperity.

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