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What was the primary reason African slaves were brought to the English colonies in North and South America?
What was the primary reason African slaves were brought to the English colonies in North and South America?
- To satisfy their own cultural needs
- To bring their music and dance to the New World
- To work and satisfy the needs of the colonies (correct)
- To escape persecution in their home countries
What was the only thing that African slaves could bring with them to the Americas?
What was the only thing that African slaves could bring with them to the Americas?
- Their physical strength
- Their culture, including music, dance, and religious beliefs (correct)
- Their material possessions
- Their family members
What is a characteristic of the cultures found in North and South America?
What is a characteristic of the cultures found in North and South America?
- They are all similar to each other
- They are vastly different from each other (correct)
- They are all influenced by African culture
- They are all influenced by European culture
What is the primary region of study in this unit?
What is the primary region of study in this unit?
What is the name of the continent where the English colonies were located?
What is the name of the continent where the English colonies were located?
What is the title of the unit of study?
What is the title of the unit of study?
What is the result of the unique timbre of Latin American music?
What is the result of the unique timbre of Latin American music?
What is one of the most common instruments from Latin America?
What is one of the most common instruments from Latin America?
What is the main characteristic of Latin American musical instruments?
What is the main characteristic of Latin American musical instruments?
What influences the repeated rhythmic patterns in Latin American music?
What influences the repeated rhythmic patterns in Latin American music?
What is the purpose of the 'Let's Warm Up!' activity?
What is the purpose of the 'Let's Warm Up!' activity?
What is the relationship between the instruments and the dances in Latin American music?
What is the relationship between the instruments and the dances in Latin American music?
What was the primary reason for the introduction of African slaves in the English colonies in North America?
What was the primary reason for the introduction of African slaves in the English colonies in North America?
What led to the economic crisis in the southern half of North America?
What led to the economic crisis in the southern half of North America?
What was the impact of the cotton gin on the tobacco industry?
What was the impact of the cotton gin on the tobacco industry?
Why did the demand for cotton from America rise in the 18th century?
Why did the demand for cotton from America rise in the 18th century?
How many African slaves were imported to North America in the 18th century?
How many African slaves were imported to North America in the 18th century?
What was the primary industry in the southern half of North America before the rise of the cotton industry?
What was the primary industry in the southern half of North America before the rise of the cotton industry?
What is the primary influence of Latin American vocal music?
What is the primary influence of Latin American vocal music?
What is the meaning of the Portuguese phrase 'Bossa Nova'?
What is the meaning of the Portuguese phrase 'Bossa Nova'?
Which instrument is usually used in bossa nova music?
Which instrument is usually used in bossa nova music?
What is the characteristic of reggae music?
What is the characteristic of reggae music?
What is the origin of reggae music?
What is the origin of reggae music?
What is the name of the founders of bossa nova music?
What is the name of the founders of bossa nova music?
What type of guitar is commonly used in Latin American music?
What type of guitar is commonly used in Latin American music?
Which of the following instruments is NOT typically used in Latin American music?
Which of the following instruments is NOT typically used in Latin American music?
What is the main characteristic of the Tango dance?
What is the main characteristic of the Tango dance?
What is the name of the Spanish bullfight dance?
What is the name of the Spanish bullfight dance?
What is the guiro?
What is the guiro?
What is the relationship between music and dance in Latin American culture?
What is the relationship between music and dance in Latin American culture?
