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