Traditional African Music & Dance

1. Which African instrument is made from a hollow gourd and beads?

• Kora

• Djembe Drum

• Shekere

• Balafon

What is the main purpose of traditional African dance?

• To express emotions and tell stories

• To show off fashion

• To entertain tourists

• To win dance competitions

Which region is the Kora instrument from?

• East Africa

• North Africa

• West Africa

• Central Africa

In many African cultures, who participates in traditional dances?

• Only Men

• Only Professional Dancers

• Only Children

• Everyone—children, adults, and elders

What is the djembe drum traditionally made from?

• Metal and plastic

• Wood and goat skin

• Bamboo and silk

• Clay and feathers

What makes African music unique?

• Only one instrument is used

• It is always quiet and slow

• It uses only written music

• It often features complex rhythms and call-and-response

What’s one way African dancers learn moves?

• Reading a dance manual

• Watching elders and joining in

• Watching cartoons

• Taking ballet lessons

What is the “talking drum” used for?

• Cooking food

• Putting babies to sleep

• Sending coded messages

• Tuning other instruments

What body part is commonly emphasized in the Ethiopian dance "Eskista"?

• Shoulders

• Feet

• Hips

• Hands

Which African music genre is a blend of traditional African rhythms with jazz, funk, and highlife?

• Salsa

• Reggae

• Kwaito

• Afrobeat