Southeast Asian Performing Arts Quiz

Which epics have influenced traditional theater and dance in Southeast Asia?

• Divine Comedy and Paradise Lost

• Aeneid and Beowulf

• Ramayana and Mahabharata

• Iliad and Odyssey

During European colonial rule, what fusion of styles was evident in Southeast Asian arts?

• Traditional and African styles

• Traditional and Western styles

• Traditional and Chinese styles

• Traditional and Russian styles

What is an example of the fusion of Indonesian gamelan and Western orchestra?

• Fusion of Gamelan and Western orchestra

• Fusion of Gamelan and Mariachi

• Fusion of Taiko and Flamenco

• Fusion of Sitar and Bagpipes

What elements are incorporated in contemporary themes of Southeast Asian performing arts?

• Only modern elements

• Only ancient elements

• Technology, multimedia, and global influences

• Only traditional elements

What is a challenge posed by globalization in Southeast Asian performing arts?

• Decreased accessibility

• Preserving authenticity amidst cultural exchange

• Isolation from other cultures

• Lack of modern challenges

What do artists in Southeast Asia need to adapt to in the face of modern challenges?

• Contemporary tastes and preferences

• Traditional tastes and preferences

• Isolation from contemporary influences

• No adaptation needed

What is a key element within contemporary expressions of Southeast Asian performing arts?

• Only modern technology

• Innovative musical elements and technology

• Only ancient stories

• Only traditional music

What is reflected in the resilience of Southeast Asian artistic traditions?

• Decreased relevance of traditional arts

• Isolation from modern challenges

• Ongoing efforts to ensure survival and relevance

• Lack of survival efforts

What is evident in the increased accessibility and exchange of cultural expressions due to globalization?

• Increased accessibility and exchange of cultural expressions

• No impact on cultural exchange

• Decreased cultural exchange

• Increased isolation

What do contemporary themes in Southeast Asian performing arts address?

• Only modern societal issues

• No societal issues

• Only ancient societal issues

• Ancient and modern societal issues