Importance of Ethnic and Folk Dance

Ethnic and folk dances are cultural art forms handed down from _______ to _______.

• generation to generation

• teacher to student

• country to country

• friend to friend

• school to school

Ethnic and folk dances communicate the customs, beliefs, rituals, and _______ of the people in a region or country.

• occupations

• climates

• currencies

• languages

What is an ethnic dance (also called ethnological dance)?

• A modern dance form

• An indigenous dance form of a certain race or country

• A dance performed only in theaters

• A dance with no cultural significance

Ethnic dances retain their close ties to ________, traditions, and community customs.

• religious rituals

• modern technology

• economic policies

• political campaigns

Ethnic dances originate from specific tribal art forms, performed by the people of that tribe.

• True

• False

Some ethnic dances are performed without music or melodic accompaniment, relying on rhythmic sounds from stamping feet or body percussion.

• True

• False

Christian/Lowland Filipino dances include vigorous or light-hearted dances and have both indigenous and colonial influences.

• True

• False

In the Pre-colonial Period, dances were rooted in ________, community celebrations, and war preparation.

• animistic rituals

• religious sermons

• colonial influences

• modern entertainment

Which era saw European influences merge with local traditions, leading to courtship and festival dances?

• Pre-colonial Period

• Spanish Colonial Era

• American Occupation & Modern Era

During the American Occupation & Modern Era, folk dances became tools for cultural preservation and national pride.

• True

• False