Understanding Masks: A Global Perspective

What are some reasons people have worn masks throughout history?

• For protection and transformation

• For better communication

• To improve eyesight

• To enhance hearing

How do masks change the person wearing them?

• They make them taller

• They make them stronger

• They allow them to become someone or something else

• They make them invisible

What is a common feature of masks across different cultures?

• They all have the same color

• They are all made of metal

• They have unique styles and purposes

• They are all used for dancing

In some cultures, what might masks represent?

• Famous landmarks

• Mathematical equations

• Good or evil spirits

• Weather patterns

Why might dancers wear masks?

• To hide their identity

• To make their costumes heavier

• To represent animals or spirits

• To improve their dance skills

What is a common theme in the creation of masks across different cultures?

• They are all used for swimming

• They honor cultural beliefs and traditions

• They all have the same shape

• They are all used for cooking

What role do masks play in theater?

• They are used to record sound

• They are used to build sets

• They represent heroes and villains

• They are used to light the stage

How can masks be described in terms of their appearance?

• Ornate and decorative or plain and functional

• Always made of plastic

• Always brightly colored

• Always plain and functional

What is the main intent of wearing a mask?

• To permanently change the wearer

• To temporarily change the wearer

• To make the wearer invisible

• To make the wearer fly

What is a key characteristic of masks in storytelling?

• They are used to make music

• They are used to represent characters

• They are always scary

• They are always funny