How to perform corroborees
  • 1. What is a corroboree?
A) A ceremonial Aboriginal burial ground
B) A type of boomerang
C) An Aboriginal Australian dance ceremony
D) A traditional Aboriginal song
  • 2. Who typically leads a corroboree?
A) Visiting tourists
B) Children
C) The newest member of the community
D) Elders or senior members of the community
  • 3. What is often used for body decoration in a corroboree?
A) Glitter and sequins
B) Ochre and body paint
C) Temporary tattoos
D) Modern makeup
  • 4. What role does music play in a corroboree?
A) There is no music involved
B) It is only played at the beginning and end
C) It is purely for entertainment
D) It accompanies the dance and tells the story
  • 5. What instruments are commonly used in corroborees?
A) Guitars and drums
B) Pianos and flutes
C) Violins and cellos
D) Didgeridoo and clapsticks
  • 6. What is the significance of storytelling in corroborees?
A) To pass on cultural knowledge and history
B) To confuse outsiders
C) There is no storytelling
D) To entertain the audience
  • 7. Are corroborees always open to the public?
A) Only if you are Aboriginal
B) Yes, they are always public events
C) No, some are sacred and private
D) Only if you pay an entry fee
  • 8. What is the appropriate attire for attending a public corroboree?
A) Anything is acceptable
B) Respectful and modest clothing
C) Formal attire
D) Swimwear
  • 9. What is an appropriate way to show respect during a corroboree?
A) Leaving early without explanation
B) Talking loudly and interrupting
C) Taking flash photography and videos
D) Observing quietly and listening attentively
  • 10. Why is it important to obtain permission before filming or photographing a corroboree?
A) Because it is against the law to film any performance
B) Because of cultural sensitivity and privacy concerns
C) It is always allowed
D) Because the performers get royalties
  • 11. What are some common themes explored in corroboree dances?
A) Abstract art
B) Modern politics
C) European history
D) Creation stories, hunting, and daily life
  • 12. What does the term 'dreaming' refer to in the context of corroborees?
A) A futuristic vision
B) The Aboriginal creation stories and spiritual beliefs
C) A state of hypnosis
D) A literal dream experienced during the ceremony
  • 13. What is the purpose of the fire in some corroborees?
A) To attract insects
B) To provide light, warmth, and spiritual cleansing
C) It has no purpose
D) To cook food
  • 14. What is the role of the audience in a corroboree?
A) To judge the performance
B) To participate actively in the dance
C) To ignore the performance
D) To observe, learn, and show respect
  • 15. How are corroborees passed down through generations?
A) Through written manuals
B) Through social media
C) They are not passed down
D) Through oral tradition and observation
  • 16. What should you do if you don't understand something during a corroboree?
A) Interrupt and demand an explanation.
B) Make assumptions based on your own culture.
C) Observe respectfully and ask questions later from appropriate people.
D) Leave the corroboree immediately.
  • 17. Which of the following is NOT a typical aspect of a corroboree?
A) Modern pop music
B) Storytelling
C) Body painting
D) Traditional dancing
  • 18. What is the significance of the ground in a corroboree?
A) It represents connection to the land and ancestors
B) It is a stage for performance
C) It has no significance
D) It is just a place to stand
  • 19. If offered to participate in a public corroboree, what should you consider?
A) To participate without asking questions.
B) To refuse automatically, even if invited.
C) To immediately start improvising.
D) Whether you have permission and understand the significance.
  • 20. What is a key aspect of preparing for a corroboree (if you are invited to participate)?
A) Learning about the specific cultural protocols involved.
B) Practicing modern dance moves.
C) Just showing up and winging it.
D) Ignoring the cultural significance.
  • 21. Who decides when and where a corroboree takes place?
A) The Aboriginal community or elders
B) The local government
C) Any individual who feels like it
D) Tourism Australia
  • 22. What type of stories are passed on in Corroborees?
A) Horror stories
B) Fairy tales
C) Soap operas
D) Stories about the creation, ancestors, and land
  • 23. How are movements in the Corroboree dances related to everyday life?
A) They often mimic animals, hunting, and gathering
B) They are not related to real life
C) They are mainly based on ballet
D) They are always abstract
  • 24. In what part of Australia are Corroborees performed?
A) Only in Sydney
B) Only in Melbourne
C) Throughout Australia
D) Only in Alice Springs
  • 25. What is the connection between Corroborees and Aboriginal Law?
A) They can be used to enforce and transmit Aboriginal Law
B) They are not related to the law
C) They are only for entertainment
D) They are illegal
  • 26. What does the word 'Corroboree' mean?
A) It is a spanish word for 'party'
B) It is an English corruption of an Aboriginal word for a gathering or ceremony
C) It is a greek word for 'performance'
D) It is a latin word for 'dance'
  • 27. What is the significance of ceremonial items in Corroborees?
A) They are souvenirs
B) They are considered sacred and have deep spiritual meaning
C) They are props for entertainment
D) They are not significant
  • 28. How is ochre prepared for use in a Corroboree?
A) It is ground into a powder and mixed with water or other binders
B) It is mixed with glitter
C) It is cooked over a fire
D) It is used directly from the rock
  • 29. What are clapsticks traditionally made of?
A) Glass
B) Wood
C) Plastic
D) Metal
  • 30. What is a crucial step *before* attempting to learn or participate in a corroboree?
A) Watching YouTube videos
B) Buying a didgeridoo online
C) Assuming all corroborees are the same
D) Seeking guidance and permission from Aboriginal elders or community leaders
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