SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which Brazilian dance has African influence?
A
Samba
B
Capoeira
C
Cariocas
D
Carnival
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -However, the most universally recognized cultural origin of Samba is Lundu, a rhythm that was brought to Brazil by the Bantu slaves from Africa.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Samba dance The Samba is a legacy of the African slaves who came from Africa to Brazil during the colonization of the country by the Portuguese. The original word for Samba is ‘Semba’, which was an important aspect of the African slaves’ amusement, as well as a way of preserving the African culture.

Detailed explanation-3: -Jongo. Jongo – sometimes known as caxambu – was brought over to Brazil through slavery and is thought to have originated from Angola. The dance is sometimes referred to as an ancient form of samba and a performance of jongo does prove that the step work is often very similar.

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