Hispanic Heritage Dance Appreciation Quiz Part 1

Which of the 21 Hispanic or Latino countries does this dance style come from?

• Colombia

• Dominican Republic

• Cuba

• Venezuela

True or False? Cumbia originated in Colombia

• True

• False

Cumbia overtime has been culturally diffused with other styles and instruments. This video shows what original style of Cumbia or the newer style of cumbia done today in other parts of the world?

• original style of Cumbia

• the newer style of cumbia done today in other parts of the world

Merengue comes from _________ and is said to have started as a way to socialize and reconnect with their roots where African slaves working in the Sugar cane fields chained at their ankles would dance a simple 2 step side to side, which was the beginning and birth of the basic Merengue step.

• Colombia

• Dominican Republic

• Cuba

• Ecuador

True or False? Ballet Folklorico comes from not only Mexico but is also a traditional style that spans all Latin countries including El Salvador, Panama, Ecuador, Venezuela, and more, focusing on shirtwork and zapateado ( foot work).

• True

• False

Essential Question: 1) Why is it so very important that we learn about Cultures outside of our own?

Essential Question 2) Why is it important for us to learn about our own cultures?

Essential Question 3) How does dance teach us about & how to appreciate different types of culture, history, and the world?

Which Hispanic/ Latino country does Salsa come from?

• Colombia

• Mexico

• Domican Republic

• Cuba

Flamenco is from...

• Dominican Republic

• Portugal

• Uruguay

• Spain