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WorksheetsCentral Asia, Russia, East Asia, and Middle East Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Our game "Ye Toop Doram" (the tennis ball rolling game) comes from which country?
Russia
Persia
Afghanistan
Japan
The ancient road that connected trade between Rome and China and brought many cultural aspects and goods to Central Asia is called:
The Silk Road
The Golden Trail
The Cross-Asian Trail
The Spice Route
What animal does the instrument called Morin Kuur have carved into its top?
A Bear
A Wolf
A Horse
A Duck
What is Mongolian Throat Singing?
A vocal technique in which a singer changes what pitch they are singing very quickly
A vocal technique in which a singer is able to sing two separate notes at the same time
A vocal technique in which the singer sings as low a pitch as physically possible
A vocal style in which a singer plays the Chadagan while singing
Which country is NOT a part of East Asia
China
Japan
Taiwan
India
Omochio Tsukimasho is a song about making what East Asian dessert?
Mochi
Kohi Zeri
Wagashi
Fruit Pancakes
What is the correct body position for playing Taiko drums?
Feet close together and arms near your sides
Feet as far apart as they can go and arms tense above your head
Feet shoulder-width apart with arms swinging above your head
Sitting down with the drum in your lap
What did we use to play in the Taiko style instead of traditional Japanese drums?
Bucket drums
Chairs
The Floor
We used body percussion
What event is the Hava Nagila dace NOT commonly performed at?
Weddings
Bat Mitzvas
Christmas Celebrations
Bar Mitzvas
What two animals were included in the Turkish circle (and tag) game we played in class?
Dog and Rabbit
Wolf and Cat
Fox and Chicken
Bear and Deer
Our song dance "Sasha" comes from which country?
Azerbaijan
Russia
India
Mongolia
What is the term for a Russian singer who can vocalize an octave below the normal baritone range?
Rumble Tenor
Zhaleika
Ultra-bass
Oktavist
What traditionally happens in the center of the circle during the "Hava Nagila" dance at Jewish weddings?
The wedding party jumps up and down as fast as they can
The bride and groom are spun around in the circle by the bride's parents
The bride and groom are lifted into the air while sitting on chairs and holding on to a handkerchief
A rabbi says a prayer for the newlywed's marraige
Turkey is a part of which section of Asia?
East Asia
South Asia
The Middle East/ Western Asia
Southeast Asia
The Russian Balalaika is in which shape?
Oval
Triangle
Square
Circle
