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

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