THIRD TERM Physical Education 9 (Quiz 1)

What does the word "ball" in ballroom dance derive from?

• French

• Latin

• Italian

• Spanish

What does the Latin word "ballare" mean?

• To sing

• To dance

• To perform

• To move

When did ballroom dance first appear in Europe?

• 15th century

• 16th century

• 17th century

• 18th century

Who wrote about ballroom dance in 1580?

• Michelangelo

• Michel de Montaigne

• Galileo Galilei

• Isaac Newton

What is ballroom dance primarily known for today?

• Stage performance

• Personal enjoyment and exercise

• Religious ceremonies

• Competitive dancing

Where did Cha-cha-cha, Rumba, and Mambo originate?

• Cuba

• Brazil

• Spain

• USA

When did Cha-cha-cha become popular?

• 1920s

• 1930s

• 1940s and 1950s

• 1960s

Cha-cha-cha is a combination of which two dances?

• Waltz and Tango

• Samba and Salsa

• Rumba and Mambo

• Foxtrot and Jive

What type of rhythm does Cha-cha-cha use?

• Double beat

• Triple beat

• Quadruple beat

• Single beat

Which dance originates from Brazil?

• Rumba

• Samba

• Salsa

• Mambo