Religious Traditions and Music Quiz

Which ritual involves chanting without any musical accompaniment?

The Bauls primarily utilize which method to transmit their songs?

Which group's rituals center around expressing a loving relationship with a personal god?

Which composer is associated with Mevlevi music?

What is the Sema ceremony?

What are waiata used for by the Māori?

When was the Daimoku chant devised?

What are the Bauls known for?

What is the central belief of the Bauls regarding music?

What occasion prompted the South African women's hockey team to sing their national anthem in Cardiff in July 2022?

Daimoku, 1253, Nichiren

13th-century Japanese Buddhist sage Nichiren devised a chant, a way of expressing what he considered "Secret Laws"
The chant, "Namu myōhōrenge-kyō," is chanted without musical accompaniment for extended periods
It's meant to show commitment to the Lotus Sutra, one of Buddhism's most important scriptures

Bauls of Bengal, 19th century

Traveling religious minstrels, primarily from Bangladesh and West Bengal, India
Believe in the spiritual power of music
Their songs, passed down orally, focus on a loving relationship with their personal god

Mevlevi dancers, 13th century

Also known as whirling dervishes, a Sufi Muslim order
Follow the teachings of 13th-century Persian poet and theologian Jalaluddin Rumi
Worship God through the Sema ceremony of song and dance
18th-century composer Dede Efendi wrote much Mevlevi music.

National anthems, 2022

Each country has a special song played at significant public events, like sports competitions
Example- South African women's hockey team's anthem played before a match in July 2022

Māori singers, 1992

Māori use waiata (songs) and karakia (prayers/incantations) for communication, welcoming, entertainment, and prayers at traditional events.

Explore the rich cultural heritage of various religious traditions through music and chants. From Nichiren Buddhism to the Bauls of Bengal and the Mevlevi dancers, this quiz will test your knowledge on their unique practices and significant contributions. Also, discover the importance of national anthems in contemporary society.