Dance and Politics

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Which dance form was used as a form of protest against the Vietnam War in the 1960s?

  1. Tango

  2. Flamenco

  3. Modern Dance

  4. Jazz Dance


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Modern dance was used as a form of protest against the Vietnam War in the 1960s, with choreographers such as Merce Cunningham and Martha Graham creating works that reflected the political and social turmoil of the time.

What is the name of the dance form that originated in South Africa during the apartheid era as a form of resistance and protest?

  1. Capoeira

  2. Salsa

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Gumboot Dance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gumboot Dance originated in South Africa during the apartheid era as a form of resistance and protest. It is a percussive dance form that uses the sound of boots striking the ground to create rhythm and express political messages.

Which dance form was used by the suffragettes in the early 20th century to promote women's rights?

  1. Waltz

  2. Tango

  3. Ballet

  4. Morris Dance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Morris Dance was used by the suffragettes in the early 20th century to promote women's rights. It is a traditional English folk dance that was adapted by the suffragettes to convey their political messages.

What is the name of the dance form that was created in Nazi Germany as a way to promote the Nazi ideology?

  1. Flamenco

  2. Samba

  3. Expressionist Dance

  4. Kathakali


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Expressionist Dance was created in Nazi Germany as a way to promote the Nazi ideology. It is a highly stylized and emotional dance form that was used to convey the political and social messages of the Nazi regime.

Which dance form was used by the Black Power movement in the United States in the 1960s as a form of cultural expression and resistance?

  1. Capoeira

  2. Salsa

  3. Modern Dance

  4. Soul Train Line Dance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Soul Train Line Dance was used by the Black Power movement in the United States in the 1960s as a form of cultural expression and resistance. It is a highly energetic and synchronized dance form that was popularized by the television show 'Soul Train'.

What is the name of the dance form that was created in Chile during the Pinochet dictatorship as a form of protest and resistance?

  1. Capoeira

  2. Salsa

  3. Contemporary Dance

  4. Cueca Chilena


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cueca Chilena was created in Chile during the Pinochet dictatorship as a form of protest and resistance. It is a traditional Chilean folk dance that was adapted by protesters to convey their political messages.

Which dance form was used by the LGBTQ+ community in the United States in the 1970s and 1980s as a form of self-expression and political activism?

  1. Capoeira

  2. Salsa

  3. Vogueing

  4. Bharatanatyam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vogueing was used by the LGBTQ+ community in the United States in the 1970s and 1980s as a form of self-expression and political activism. It is a highly stylized and performative dance form that was inspired by the poses and movements of models in fashion magazines.

What is the name of the dance form that was created in Brazil during the military dictatorship in the 1960s and 1970s as a form of protest and resistance?

  1. Capoeira

  2. Salsa

  3. Modern Dance

  4. Samba


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Samba was created in Brazil during the military dictatorship in the 1960s and 1970s as a form of protest and resistance. It is a highly energetic and rhythmic dance form that was used to express the political and social frustrations of the Brazilian people.

Which dance form was used by the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa in the 1980s and 1990s as a form of cultural expression and resistance?

  1. Capoeira

  2. Salsa

  3. Kwaito

  4. Kathakali


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kwaito was used by the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa in the 1980s and 1990s as a form of cultural expression and resistance. It is a highly energetic and rhythmic dance form that was popular among the youth and was used to express their political and social frustrations.

What is the name of the dance form that was created in the United States in the 1990s as a form of protest against police brutality and racial injustice?

  1. Capoeira

  2. Salsa

  3. Krumping

  4. Bharatanatyam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Krumping was created in the United States in the 1990s as a form of protest against police brutality and racial injustice. It is a highly energetic and expressive dance form that is characterized by its aggressive and confrontational movements.

Which dance form was used by the Occupy Wall Street movement in the United States in 2011 as a form of protest and resistance?

  1. Capoeira

  2. Salsa

  3. Flash Mob

  4. Kathakali


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Flash Mob was used by the Occupy Wall Street movement in the United States in 2011 as a form of protest and resistance. It is a highly organized and synchronized dance performance that is used to surprise and disrupt public spaces.

What is the name of the dance form that was created in the United Kingdom in the 2010s as a form of protest against austerity measures and social inequality?

  1. Capoeira

  2. Salsa

  3. Protest Dance

  4. Bharatanatyam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Protest Dance was created in the United Kingdom in the 2010s as a form of protest against austerity measures and social inequality. It is a highly expressive and political dance form that is used to convey messages of protest and resistance.

Which dance form was used by the Black Lives Matter movement in the United States in 2020 as a form of protest against police brutality and racial injustice?

  1. Capoeira

  2. Salsa

  3. Vogueing

  4. Kathakali


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vogueing was used by the Black Lives Matter movement in the United States in 2020 as a form of protest against police brutality and racial injustice. It is a highly stylized and performative dance form that was inspired by the poses and movements of models in fashion magazines.

What is the name of the dance form that was created in India in the 2020s as a form of protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act?

  1. Capoeira

  2. Salsa

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Kathakali


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam was used in India in the 2020s as a form of protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act. It is a traditional Indian classical dance form that was adapted by protesters to convey their political messages.

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