African Drumming - The Mandingo People

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This is a quiz covering the information read on the website The Roots of Rhythm.

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1.

The Mandingo people are an ethnic tribe that live in ________________________.
- A.
  
  East Africa
- B.
  
  West Europe
- C.
  
  West Africa
- D.
  
  The Caribbean
2.

The present day Mandigo people are descended from the Ancient Empire of _____________ .
- A.
  
  Bali
- B.
  
  Australia
- C.
  
  Mali
- D.
  
  Keita
3.

The people known for keeping the history of the tribe alive through singing and music are called _______________________.
- A.
  
  Griots
- B.
  
  Gringoes
- C.
  
  Teachers
- D.
  
  Musa
4.

The role of the griot is as an historian as well as an __________________________.
- A.
  
  Comedian
- B.
  
  Banker
- C.
  
  Waiter
- D.
  
  Entertainer
5.

Which of the following instruments is NOT traditionally played by the griot?
- A.
  
  Kora
- B.
  
  Horn
- C.
  
  Balafon
- D.
  
  Koni
6.

The djembe would be a member of which instrument family?
- A.
  
  Percussion
- B.
  
  String
- C.
  
  Woodwind
- D.
  
  Brass
7.

The top of the dejembe is usually made from _________________.
- A.
  
  Plastic
- B.
  
  Hair
- C.
  
  Animal Skin
- D.
  
  Cloth
8.

The dejmbe is played using _______________________.
- A.
  
  Your bare hands
- B.
  
  Drum Sticks
- C.
  
  Mallets
- D.
  
  Pencils
9.

The hollowed-out shells of a gourd are known as __________________.
- A.
  
  Calabasse
- B.
  
  Cucumbers
- C.
  
  Pumpkins
- D.
  
  Jack-o-lanterns
10.

Which of the following musical instruments in NOT made with a calabasse?
- A.
  
  Balafon
- B.
  
  Gongoma
- C.
  
  Kora
- D.
  
  Violin

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