Candomblé: Afro-Brazilian Religion and Practices - Test
  • 1. What is the name of the sacred dance in Candomblé?
A) Ballet
B) Capoeira
C) Samba
D) Candomblé dance
  • 2. What do Orixás represent in Candomblé?
A) Natural forces
B) Mythical creatures
C) Historical figures
D) Celestial bodies
  • 3. What is a common offering in Candomblé rituals?
A) Food and drink
B) Flowers only
C) Incense only
D) Coins
  • 4. What is the sacred space where Candomblé rituals are held called?
A) Terreiro
B) Temple
C) Chapel
D) Synagogue
  • 5. Which musical instrument is commonly used in Candomblé?
A) Piano
B) Atabaque
C) Flute
D) Guitar
  • 6. Candomblé evolved primarily in which country?
A) Nigeria
B) Haiti
C) Cuba
D) Brazil
  • 7. How does Candomblé view life and death?
A) As irrelevant
B) As separate
C) As linear
D) As cyclical
  • 8. Which aspect of nature is often represented by the Orixá Oxóssi?
A) Water and rivers
B) Fire and lightning
C) Earth and agriculture
D) Forests and hunting
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