INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE
1. The Tango originated in which country?
a. Cuba
b. Argentina
c. Brazil
d. Spain
2. Which dance is synonymous with the Carnival of Brazil?
a. Tango
b. Salsa
c. Samba
d. Flamenco
3. Salsa originated in which city?
a. Havana
b. Buenos Aires
c. New York City
d. Rio de Janeiro
4. Which of these is a Japanese dance-drama style known for its elaborate
make-up?
a. Tango
b. Kabuki
c. Samba
d. Salsa
5. The Chilean Cueca imitates the behavior of which animals?
a. Doves
b. Roosters and hens
c. Eagles
d. Swans
6. Which dance also serves as a form of martial arts?
a. Tango
b. Cueca
c. Capoeira
d. Salsa
7. The national dance of Argentina is:
a. Samba
b. Tango
c. Rumba
d. Polka
8. What is the national dance of Chile?
a. Tango
b. Cueca
c. Samba
d. Rumba
9. What is the national dance of Cuba?
a. Tango
b. Rumba
c. Cueca
d. Polka
10.What is the national dance of the Czech Republic?
a. Tango
b. Polka
c. Waltz
d. Samba
11.What is the national dance of Spain?
a. Tango
b. Flamenco
c. Waltz
d. Samba
12.Which country has the Quadrille as one of its national dances?
a. Argentina
b. Bahamas
c. Brazil
d. Chile
13.Which of the following is a national dance of Brazil?
a. Tango
b. Samba
c. Polka
d. Waltz
14.Which of the following is a national dance of Ireland?
a. Tango
b. Irish stepdance
c. Polka
d. Waltz
15.Which of the following is a national dance of Italy?
a. Tango
b. Tarantella
c. Polka
d. Waltz
16.Which of the following is a national dance of Columbia?
a. Tango
b. Cumbia
c. Polka
d. Waltz
17.Which of the following is a national dance of Austria?
a. Tango
b. Waltz
c. Polka
d. Samba
18.Which of the following is a national dance of the Philippines?
a. Tango
b. Tinikling
c. Polka
d. Samba
19.Which of the following is a national dance of Scotland?
a. Tango
b. Scottish highland dance
c. Polka
d. Samba
20.Which of the following is a national dance of Mexico?
a. Jarabe tapatío
b. Scottish highland dance
c. Polka
d. Samba
21.Which of the following is a national dance of Afghanistan?
a. Attan
b. Scottish highland dance
c. Polka
d. Samba
22.Which of the following is a national dance of Korea?
a. Buchaechum
b. Scottish highland dance
c. Polka
d. Samba
23.Which of the following is a national dance of New Zealand?
a. Buchaechum
b. Scottish highland dance
c. Haka
d. Samba
24.Which of the following is a national dance of Norway?
a. Hallingdans
b. Scottish highland dance
c. Polka
d. Samba
25.Which of the following is a national dance of Russia?
a. Hallingdans
b. Scottish highland dance
c. Polka
d. Barynya
26.Which is executed by moving the hands from the wrist either clockwise or
counter clockwise?
a. Kumintang
b. Kulintang
c. Cross arm
d. Outside hand
27.Which is done when one crosses the right foot or left foot in front of the left
(R), bends the body slightly forward and crosses the hands down in front with
the right (L) hand over the left (R).
a. Saludo
b. Sarok
c. Arms in lateral position
d. Set
28.Which dances consists of two quick steps and then a third slower step that
takes two beats to execute? Dances use a box-like pattern to guide the
movements.
a. Cha cha cha
b. Salsa
c. Rumba
d. Pasadoble
29.The dance originated in the Caribbean, although it also has a strong African
influence. Couples typically perform this dance together and it centers on a
four-beat combination of two quick steps and a sloe step with a pause or tap.
Which dance is described?
a. Cha cha cha
b. Salsa
c. Rumba
d. Pasadoble
30.Which is one of the most well known latin dances especially for its role in
Carnival event, where individual dancers perform? Some of which are for a
dancing couple and other of which are dances for individuals.
a. Cha cha cha
b. Samba
c. Rumba
d. Pasadoble
