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Central Asia, Russia, East Asia, and Middle East Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Our game "Ye Toop Doram" (the tennis ball rolling game) comes from which country?

a)

Russia

b)

Persia

c)

Afghanistan

d)

Japan

2.

The ancient road that connected trade between Rome and China and brought many cultural aspects and goods to Central Asia is called:

a)

The Silk Road

b)

The Golden Trail

c)

The Cross-Asian Trail

d)

The Spice Route

3.

What animal does the instrument called Morin Kuur have carved into its top?

a)

A Bear

b)

A Wolf

c)

A Horse

d)

A Duck

4.

What is Mongolian Throat Singing?

a)

A vocal technique in which a singer changes what pitch they are singing very quickly

b)

A vocal technique in which a singer is able to sing two separate notes at the same time

c)

A vocal technique in which the singer sings as low a pitch as physically possible

d)

A vocal style in which a singer plays the Chadagan while singing

5.

Which country is NOT a part of East Asia

a)

China

b)

Japan

c)

Taiwan

d)

India

6.

Omochio Tsukimasho is a song about making what East Asian dessert?

a)

Mochi

b)

Kohi Zeri

c)

Wagashi

d)

Fruit Pancakes

7.

What is the correct body position for playing Taiko drums?

a)

Feet close together and arms near your sides

b)

Feet as far apart as they can go and arms tense above your head

c)

Feet shoulder-width apart with arms swinging above your head

d)

Sitting down with the drum in your lap

8.

What did we use to play in the Taiko style instead of traditional Japanese drums?

a)

Bucket drums

b)

Chairs

c)

The Floor

d)

We used body percussion

9.

What event is the Hava Nagila dace NOT commonly performed at?

a)

Weddings

b)

Bat Mitzvas

c)

Christmas Celebrations

d)

Bar Mitzvas

10.

What two animals were included in the Turkish circle (and tag) game we played in class?

a)

Dog and Rabbit

b)

Wolf and Cat

c)

Fox and Chicken

d)

Bear and Deer

11.

Our song dance "Sasha" comes from which country?

a)

Azerbaijan

b)

Russia

c)

India

d)

Mongolia

12.

What is the term for a Russian singer who can vocalize an octave below the normal baritone range?

a)

Rumble Tenor

b)

Zhaleika

c)

Ultra-bass

d)

Oktavist

13.

What traditionally happens in the center of the circle during the "Hava Nagila" dance at Jewish weddings?

a)

The wedding party jumps up and down as fast as they can

b)

The bride and groom are spun around in the circle by the bride's parents

c)

The bride and groom are lifted into the air while sitting on chairs and holding on to a handkerchief

d)

A rabbi says a prayer for the newlywed's marraige

14.

Turkey is a part of which section of Asia?

a)

East Asia

b)

South Asia

c)

The Middle East/ Western Asia

d)

Southeast Asia

15.

The Russian Balalaika is in which shape?

a)

Oval

b)

Triangle

c)

Square

d)

Circle