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How to perform corroborees
Contributed by: Kay
  • 1. What is a corroboree?
A) An Aboriginal Australian dance ceremony
B) A traditional Aboriginal song
C) A ceremonial Aboriginal burial ground
D) A type of boomerang
  • 2. Who typically leads a corroboree?
A) Elders or senior members of the community
B) The newest member of the community
C) Children
D) Visiting tourists
  • 3. What is often used for body decoration in a corroboree?
A) Glitter and sequins
B) Modern makeup
C) Ochre and body paint
D) Temporary tattoos
  • 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 accompanies the dance and tells the story
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) There is no storytelling
B) To confuse outsiders
C) To pass on cultural knowledge and history
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) Talking loudly and interrupting
B) Leaving early without explanation
C) Observing quietly and listening attentively
D) Taking flash photography and videos
  • 10. Why is it important to obtain permission before filming or photographing a corroboree?
A) Because of cultural sensitivity and privacy concerns
B) Because it is against the law to film any performance
C) It is always allowed
D) Because the performers get royalties
  • 11. What are some common themes explored in corroboree dances?
A) Modern politics
B) European history
C) Creation stories, hunting, and daily life
D) Abstract art
  • 12. What does the term 'dreaming' refer to in the context of corroborees?
A) The Aboriginal creation stories and spiritual beliefs
B) A literal dream experienced during the ceremony
C) A state of hypnosis
D) A futuristic vision
  • 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 ignore the performance
B) To judge the performance
C) To participate actively in the dance
D) To observe, learn, and show respect
  • 15. How are corroborees passed down through generations?
A) Through written manuals
B) They are not passed down
C) Through oral tradition and observation
D) Through social media
  • 16. What should you do if you don't understand something during a corroboree?
A) Interrupt and demand an explanation.
B) Leave the corroboree immediately.
C) Observe respectfully and ask questions later from appropriate people.
D) Make assumptions based on your own culture.
  • 17. Which of the following is NOT a typical aspect of a corroboree?
A) Modern pop music
B) Body painting
C) Traditional dancing
D) Storytelling
  • 18. What is the significance of the ground in a corroboree?
A) It represents connection to the land and ancestors
B) It has no significance
C) It is a stage for performance
D) It is just a place to stand
  • 19. If offered to participate in a public corroboree, what should you consider?
A) Whether you have permission and understand the significance.
B) To participate without asking questions.
C) To immediately start improvising.
D) To refuse automatically, even if invited.
  • 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) The local government
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 are not related to real life
B) They are mainly based on ballet
C) They are always abstract
D) They often mimic animals, hunting, and gathering
  • 24. In what part of Australia are Corroborees performed?
A) Only in Alice Springs
B) Only in Sydney
C) Only in Melbourne
D) Throughout Australia
  • 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 an English corruption of an Aboriginal word for a gathering or ceremony
B) It is a latin word for 'dance'
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 considered sacred and have deep spiritual meaning
D) They are props for entertainment
  • 28. How is ochre prepared for use in a Corroboree?
A) It is cooked over a fire
B) It is used directly from the rock
C) It is ground into a powder and mixed with water or other binders
D) It is mixed with glitter
  • 29. What are clapsticks traditionally made of?
A) Metal
B) Wood
C) Plastic
D) Glass
  • 30. What is a crucial step *before* attempting to learn or participate in a corroboree?
A) Seeking guidance and permission from Aboriginal elders or community leaders
B) Watching YouTube videos
C) Assuming all corroborees are the same
D) Buying a didgeridoo online
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