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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 asserts that one of the factors that makes _______ unique is that they do not allow for variance in practice.
(a) Rituals.
(b) Routines.
(c) Customs.
(d) Traditions.

2. The author suggests that one of the aspects of _______ is the fact that they have an ideological function.
(a) Routine.
(b) Ritual.
(c) Tradition.
(d) Custom.

3. According to the book, _______ and transport innovation made accenting grandeur even easier for royal ceremonies.
(a) Church.
(b) Phone.
(c) Music.
(d) Location.

4. Hobsbawm claims that new invented traditions tend to be _____ and not binding, and inculcate general values.
(a) Clear.
(b) Linear.
(c) Vague.
(d) Direct.

5. There were several ideas for merging the two cultures ritually. One of the experiments had to do with using the anthem "God Save the _____".
(a) King.
(b) Emperor.
(c) Empress.
(d) Queen.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author asserts that attitudes were ______ in Wales and thus there was a loss of cultural self-confidence.

2. During the third period, the monarchy came to represent all of the following qualities except _______.

3. The invention of ______ has made it easy for coronations to be seen all over the world.

4. According to the book, African ______ and intellectuals used neo-traditions to enhance their own power.

5. According to the book, _______ of old traditions is one of the causes of the invention of traditions.

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