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