MAPEH 10

1.Which African music genre fuses West African with Black American music?

• Apala

• Afrobeat

• Juju

• Jive

2.Why did African slaves sing “Spirituals”?

• To create new dance rhythms

• To compete with European musicians

• To entertain themselves during harvest festivals

• To impart Christian values and express hardships

3.What African instrument is considered the ancestor of all string instruments?

• Mbira

• Zeze

• Musical Bow

• Balafon

4.How does the Samba reflect its cultural origin?

• It is an African-Brazilian invention tied to carnival celebrations.

• It integrates African percussion and Portuguese melodies.

• It began as a sacred chant in Cuba.

• It imitates Spanish bullfighting steps.

5.Which Latin American dance originated in Argentina and Uruguay?

• Samba

• Tango

• Salsa

• Cha-Cha

6.What is the function of the Talking Drum in African culture?

• To produce fast dance rhythms

• To mimic the sound of water

• To send messages and announcements

• To accompany only religious rituals

7.Which African-American music styles influenced the development of Jazz?

• Ragtime and Blues

• Country and Folk

• Opera and Symphony

• Pop and Disco

8.Why is syncopation important in Jazz music?

• It makes melodies slower.

• It removes improvisation.

• It emphasizes weak beats, creating rhythmic surprise.

• It simplifies harmony.

9.Who is known as the "King of Ragtime"?

• Jelly Roll Morton

• Frank Sinatra

• Scott Joplin

• Nat King Cole

10.Which statement best describes Pop Standards?

• Songs that are difficult to sing due to their high range.

• Fast and energetic jazz music with improvisation.
  
  

• 5. Songs that mix rap and electronic music.

• Popular, enduring songs often slow/moderate with singable melodies.