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How much do you know about African Music?
You already love Hip Hop and Jazz, but have you ever wondered about the African traditions that inspired their awesome rhythms?
What region/country's musical tradition inspired the "birth of the blues" in the United States?
Egypt
Mali
South Africa
Ethiopia
1 / 10
Which region shares its name with a popular drum that originated there?
Zulu
Sahara
Kalahari
Congo/a
2 / 10
Much as music was an important part of the Civil Rights movement in the United States, in which country did music play an important role in toppling racist "apartheid" laws?
South Africa
Gambia
Morocco
Sudan
3 / 10
On which island do Indian, Southeast Asian, and African musical cultures blend together and inspire people to "move it"?
Seychelles
Madagascar
Comoros
Sao Tome
4 / 10
Which historic pirate paradise is the birthplace of "Rai" music's mix of Arabic scales and synthesized disco effects?
Somalia
Cape Town
Algeria
Ivory Coast
5 / 10
Which religious traditions have influenced Ethiopian music?
Rastafarian
Orthodox Christianity
Judaism
All of the above
6 / 10
Which instruments originated in Africa?
Djembe, marimba, vuvuzela
Violin, viola, cello
Guitar, banjo, ukulele
Trumpet, trombone, tuba
7 / 10
No matter which region of Africa you visit, which of the following is likely to accompany the music you hear?
Food
Politics
Dancing
Religion
8 / 10
Which of the following music traditions was featured in albums by Paul Simon?
Berber Music
Township Jive and Mbaqanga
Congolese Rumba
Taarab
9 / 10
Which African dance form did the Cuban rumba originate from?
Patpat from Senegal
Eskista from Ethiopia
Aduma from the Massai
Soukous from the Congo
10 / 10
Novice -
You've learned a few things about African music, but there's lots more still to learn!
Silver Medalist -
You've learned a lot already--almost there!
Expert -
Way to go! You've got the rhythm and the beat of African music in your bones!