Music and Geography

Description: This quiz tests your knowledge of the relationship between music and geography.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which country is known for its samba music?

  1. Brazil

  2. Cuba

  3. Argentina

  4. Colombia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samba is a Brazilian genre of music and dance that originated in the early 20th century.

What is the name of the traditional music of Jamaica?

  1. Reggae

  2. Ska

  3. Dub

  4. Dancehall


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reggae is a Jamaican genre of music that originated in the late 1960s.

Which country is known for its tango music?

  1. Argentina

  2. Uruguay

  3. Chile

  4. Peru


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tango is an Argentine genre of music and dance that originated in the late 19th century.

What is the name of the traditional music of India?

  1. Hindustani classical music

  2. Carnatic classical music

  3. Folk music

  4. Popular music


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindustani classical music is a North Indian genre of music that originated in the 13th century.

Which country is known for its flamenco music?

  1. Spain

  2. Portugal

  3. Italy

  4. Greece


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Flamenco is a Spanish genre of music and dance that originated in the 18th century.

What is the name of the traditional music of China?

  1. Beijing opera

  2. Kunqu opera

  3. Cantonese opera

  4. Taiwanese opera


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Beijing opera is a Chinese genre of opera that originated in the 18th century.

Which country is known for its mariachi music?

  1. Mexico

  2. Colombia

  3. Venezuela

  4. Ecuador


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mariachi is a Mexican genre of music that originated in the 19th century.

What is the name of the traditional music of Japan?

  1. Gagaku

  2. Noh

  3. Kabuki

  4. Bunraku


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gagaku is a Japanese genre of music that originated in the 6th century.

Which country is known for its samba music?

  1. Brazil

  2. Cuba

  3. Argentina

  4. Colombia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samba is a Brazilian genre of music and dance that originated in the early 20th century.

What is the name of the traditional music of Korea?

  1. Gugak

  2. Pansori

  3. Talchum

  4. Mask dance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gugak is a Korean genre of music that originated in the 13th century.

Which country is known for its fado music?

  1. Portugal

  2. Spain

  3. Italy

  4. Greece


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fado is a Portuguese genre of music that originated in the 18th century.

What is the name of the traditional music of Vietnam?

  1. Ca tru

  2. Hat xam

  3. Nha nhac

  4. Quan ho


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ca tru is a Vietnamese genre of music that originated in the 15th century.

Which country is known for its reggae music?

  1. Jamaica

  2. Cuba

  3. Haiti

  4. Dominican Republic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reggae is a Jamaican genre of music that originated in the late 1960s.

What is the name of the traditional music of Indonesia?

  1. Gamelan

  2. Wayang kulit

  3. Kecak

  4. Tari topeng


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gamelan is an Indonesian genre of music that originated in the 13th century.

Which country is known for its salsa music?

  1. Cuba

  2. Puerto Rico

  3. Colombia

  4. Venezuela


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salsa is a Cuban genre of music that originated in the 1960s.

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