Classroom Games
Instruments and Vocal Styles
Asian Culture
Geography
100
What TWO animals were included in the Turkish circle (and tag) game we played in class?
Dog and Rabbit
100
What did we use to play in the Taiko style instead of traditional Japanese drums?
Chairs
100
Which religion is most commonly practiced in Turkey?
Islam
100
Name THREE countries that are included in East Asia
Acceptable responses:
China, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, Taiwan
200
From which country does the dance Hava Nagila originate?
Israel
200
What is the term for a Russian singer who can vocalize an octave below the normal baritone range?
Oktavist
200
Name one event where the "Hava Nagila" dance might be performed.
Acceptable answers:
Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs
200
Turkey is a part of which section of Asia?
The Middle East/ Western Asia
300
What is the correct body position for playing Taiko drums?
Feet shoulder-width apart with arms swinging above your head
300
Name the vocal technique in which a singer is able to sing two separate notes at the same time
Mongolian throat singing
300
Omochio Tsukimasho is a song about making what East Asian dessert?
Mochi
300
Our game "Ye Toop Doram" (the tennis ball rolling game) comes from which country?
Afghanistan
400
During our game about the silk road, we learned that it was an ancient trading route that connected Ancient China to where?
Rome
400
The Russian Balalaika is in which shape?
A Triangle
400
What traditionally happens in the center of the circle during the "Hava Nagila" dance at Jewish weddings?
The bride and groom are lifted into the air while sitting on chairs and holding on to a handkerchief
400
Which country is shown here in red? 
South Korea
500
Our song dance "Sasha" comes from which country?
Russia
500
What animal does the instrument called Morin Kuur have carved into its top?
A horse
500
Which country's flag is shown here:
Turkey
500
Which sea is Israel located directly next to?
The Mediterranean Sea