Y8 Global English

What was the main way stories were shared before languages were written down?

• By writing books

• Through storytelling within families and communities

• By performing plays in theaters

• Through newspapers

What is the role of a griot in West Africa?

• A warrior who defends the village

• A storyteller who preserves local history

• A teacher who writes textbooks

• A musician who only plays instruments

What kind of instrument is a kora?

• A percussion instrument

• A wind instrument

• A stringed instrument

• A brass instrument

What does it mean to “accompany” a story?

• To tell it alone

• To add music or singing to support the storytelling

• To write it down

• To listen quietly without interruption

What are shadow puppets made of?

• Wood and stone

• Leather or paper

• Glass and clay

• Plastic and fabric

Which countries are known for their tradition of shadow puppetry?

• China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand

• France, Germany, Italy, and Spain

• Canada, USA, Mexico, and Brazil

• Poland, Ukraine, Poland, and Sweden

What is a silhouette?

• A colorful drawing

• A dark shape or outline of an object

• A bright light

• A decorated puppet

What is zajal?

• A traditional shadow puppet show

• A poetic battle where speakers recite verses

• A type of dance performance

• A historical novel from the 12th century

What does it mean “to recite” something?

• To write something down

• To say something from memory or read aloud

• To forget something quickly

• To make a joke

In a zajal battle, what does the opponent have to do?

• Ignore the first speaker

• Recite lines of poetry in response

• Play a musical instrument

• Dance and sing