1st period Museum Quiz

What is the name of the musical instrument labeled as Exhibit #6?

• Kora

• Djembe

• Balafon

• Sitar

Where did the call-and-response tradition come from?

• Europe

• South America

• West Africa

• Asia

What was the purpose of call-and-response for African slaves?

• To make work harder

• To make work easier

• To communicate secretly

• To entertain the slave owners

What is call-and-response?

• A type of musical instrument

• A dance form

• A statement by one person followed by a response from another

• A traditional African game

What role do drums play in West African culture?

• They are used for cooking traditional foods.

• They signify the wealth of a family.

• They are played at gatherings such as parties and religious meetings.

• They are used as a means of transportation.

What materials were traditionally used for making the top of West African drums?

• Plastic and metal

• Animal skins or hides

• Stones and gems

• Cloth and paper

How did drumming as a tradition from West Africa spread to America?

• Through trade of musical instruments

• By the coming of West African slaves

• Through radio broadcasts

• Via academic research and studies

Into what did West African drum music evolve?

• Jazz

• Rock

• Afro-Cuban

• Classical

What is the purpose of West African traditional dance according to the text?

• To celebrate the harvest season

• To seek the help of spirits and connect with ancestors

• To perform during religious ceremonies

• To entertain tourists

What do West Africans wear during traditional dances to represent?

• Their personal wealth

• The spirits of traditional West African ancestors

• The latest fashion trends

• Their marital status