Quiz-Latin American Dances

Which dance is the national dance of Brazil?

• Samba

• Rumba

• Paso Doble

• Jive

Answer explanation

Samba is a national dance of Brazil.

Which dance is based on the movements of bull fighting?

• Paso Doble

• Samba

• Rumba

• Chachacha

Cubans and Africans share what dark part of history?

• Slavery

• Rock’n’Roll

• Bull Fighting

• Mambo

Answer explanation

Slavery was experienced and became Cubans and African dark part of their history.

Africans and Brazilians share which cultural tradition?

• Carnivals and parades

• Bull Fighting

• Jitterbug

• Rock ‘n’ Roll

Answer explanation

Both Africans and Brazillians have carnivals and parades as part of their culture.

If you were to organize the Ati-atihan Festival and would want to make the festivities unique, which Latin American dance would be best appropriate for the occasion?

• Samba

• Rumba

• Chachacha

• Jive

Answer explanation

The Samba is used for carnival time in Brazil. It will add flavor to the festivities as it has been used in parades.