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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, The Invention of Tradition in Colonial Africa.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hobsbawm claims that Sir Walter Scott and _______ promoted the Highland takeover.
(a) Colonel Williams.
(b) Lieutenant Stewart.
(c) Colonel Stewart.
(d) Lieutenant Williams.

2. One of the costume changes that occurred was the discontinuation of use of the ______.
(a) Long shirt.
(b) Kilt.
(c) Socks.
(d) Short shirt.

3. The book states that tradition was manipulated in order to abuse subjects and ________.
(a) Politicians.
(b) Proletariat.
(c) Kings.
(d) Immigrants.

4. The invention of ______ has made it easy for coronations to be seen all over the world.
(a) Satellites.
(b) Radio.
(c) Television.
(d) Phones.

5. Europeans inside of neo-traditions believed that they had respect for the local _______.
(a) Followers.
(b) Customs.
(c) Leaders.
(d) Economics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The book states that blacks were taught ______ through monarchical traditions.

2. One of the strategies of the colonialists was to invest _______ and make European activity in Africa respectable.

3. The author refers to all of the following grand ceremonies during the second period except _______.

4. The author discusses the history of the kilt, which is also known as the ________.

5. The aspects of ritual dance and performance to be studied include all of the following except ______.

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