How to perform corroborees
  • 1. What is a corroboree?
A) A type of boomerang
B) An Aboriginal Australian dance ceremony
C) A traditional Aboriginal song
D) A ceremonial Aboriginal burial ground
  • 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) Ochre and body paint
B) Glitter and sequins
C) Temporary tattoos
D) Modern makeup
  • 4. What role does music play in a corroboree?
A) It is purely for entertainment
B) There is no music involved
C) It accompanies the dance and tells the story
D) It is only played at the beginning and end
  • 5. What instruments are commonly used in corroborees?
A) Pianos and flutes
B) Violins and cellos
C) Guitars and drums
D) Didgeridoo and clapsticks
  • 6. What is the significance of storytelling in corroborees?
A) To pass on cultural knowledge and history
B) To entertain the audience
C) There is no storytelling
D) To confuse outsiders
  • 7. Are corroborees always open to the public?
A) Only if you pay an entry fee
B) No, some are sacred and private
C) Only if you are Aboriginal
D) Yes, they are always public events
  • 8. What is the appropriate attire for attending a public corroboree?
A) Anything is acceptable
B) Swimwear
C) Respectful and modest clothing
D) Formal attire
  • 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) It is always allowed
B) Because of cultural sensitivity and privacy concerns
C) Because the performers get royalties
D) Because it is against the law to film any performance
  • 11. What are some common themes explored in corroboree dances?
A) European history
B) Abstract art
C) Creation stories, hunting, and daily life
D) Modern politics
  • 12. What does the term 'dreaming' refer to in the context of corroborees?
A) A state of hypnosis
B) A futuristic vision
C) The Aboriginal creation stories and spiritual beliefs
D) A literal dream experienced during the ceremony
  • 13. What is the purpose of the fire in some corroborees?
A) To provide light, warmth, and spiritual cleansing
B) It has no purpose
C) To cook food
D) To attract insects
  • 14. What is the role of the audience in a corroboree?
A) To judge the performance
B) To observe, learn, and show respect
C) To ignore the performance
D) To participate actively in the dance
  • 15. How are corroborees passed down through generations?
A) Through written manuals
B) Through oral tradition and observation
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) Observe respectfully and ask questions later from appropriate people.
C) Interrupt and demand an explanation.
D) Make assumptions based on your own culture.
  • 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 has no significance
C) It is just a place to stand
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) Whether you have permission and understand the significance.
C) To immediately start improvising.
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) Practicing modern dance moves.
C) Learning about the specific cultural protocols involved.
D) Ignoring the cultural significance.
  • 21. Who decides when and where a corroboree takes place?
A) Any individual who feels like it
B) The Aboriginal community or elders
C) Tourism Australia
D) The local government
  • 22. What type of stories are passed on in Corroborees?
A) Soap operas
B) Stories about the creation, ancestors, and land
C) Horror stories
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 always abstract
C) They often mimic animals, hunting, and gathering
D) They are mainly based on ballet
  • 24. In what part of Australia are Corroborees performed?
A) Only in Alice Springs
B) Only in Sydney
C) Throughout Australia
D) Only in Melbourne
  • 25. What is the connection between Corroborees and Aboriginal Law?
A) They are not related to the law
B) They are illegal
C) They can be used to enforce and transmit Aboriginal 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 a spanish word for 'party'
C) It is a greek word for 'performance'
D) It is an English corruption of an Aboriginal word for a gathering or ceremony
  • 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 ground into a powder and mixed with water or other binders
B) It is cooked over a fire
C) It is used directly from the rock
D) It is mixed with glitter
  • 29. What are clapsticks traditionally made of?
A) Plastic
B) Wood
C) Metal
D) Glass
  • 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) Seeking guidance and permission from Aboriginal elders or community leaders
D) Assuming all corroborees are the same
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