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Quiz on African Drums

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In which year was the djembe drum developed?

a)

1200 AD

b)

1500 AD

c)

1800 AD

d)

2000 AD

2.

What is the djembe drum played with?

a)

Sticks

b)

Hands

c)

Feet

d)

Mallets

3.

Which people used the Ngoma drum?

a)

Bantu speaking people

b)

Zulu warriors

c)

Maasai tribes

d)

Egyptian pharaohs

4.

What materials are used to make the Ngoma drum?

a)

Wood and cow skin

b)

Metal and plastic

c)

Clay and leather

d)

Stone and fabric

5.

What is the primary use of the Ngoma drum?

a)

Celebration and communication

b)

Hunting and gathering

c)

Cooking and cleaning

d)

Travel and exploration

6.

Where was the balafon developed?

a)

Uganda

b)

Cameroon

c)

Mali

d)

Zimbabwe

7.

What is another name for the balafon?

a)

Marimba

b)

Xylophone

c)

Tambourine

d)

Harp

8.

How many wooden keys are on the balafon?

a)

21

b)

15

c)

30

d)

10

9.

What does "Anke Dje, Anke Be" mean?

a)

Everyone gather together in peace

b)

Dance to the rhythm

c)

Sing with joy

d)

Play the music loud

10.

Which region is associated with the djembe drum?

a)

Mali, West Africa

b)

Kenya, East Africa

c)

Egypt, North Africa

d)

Ghana, West Africa