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An #AP #Art #History quiz to review the arts of #Africa in the required 250 images.
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1
Among other things, this
Mblo
idealizes the following quality:
old age
wisdom
all of the above
modesty
2
The image depicted is a memory board, or
Baule
Pwo
Nkisi
Lukasa
3
The Chokwe society that produced this mask was
matrilineal.
All of the above.
located in what is today the Ivory Coast.
shaped by the belief that their ruler was divine.
4
Great Zimbabwe had many functions, including all of the following EXCEPT
a military fortress used to keep out invaders
an open area for ceremonial activities to take place
a storehouse for grain to be dispersed in times of need
a royal residence of the king and his court
5
Which country is highlighted in white?
Djibouti
Mozambique
Benin
Egypt
6
Which country is highlighted in white?
Zimbabwe
Sierra Leone
Nigeria
Ivory Coast
7
The artist crafted this "tapestry" from flattened liquor bottle labels gathered in
his native Nigeria.
his native Zimbabwe.
his native Mali.
his native South Africa.
8
Which country is highlighted in red?
Mali
Kenya
Democratic Republic of Congo
Botswana
9
Byeri
such as this one primarily guarded relics such as
legendary weapons of great warriors.
sacred objects presented to priests by the gods.
St. Sebastian's molar.
the bones of important members of society and ancestors.
10
Before colonization, the most common material used by the African artists we have studied is
mud.
wood.
metal.
bone/ivory.
11
The power of this figure is activated by
performing a ritual dance and puppet show.
being carried in a procession.
the sacred objects inserted inside.
impaling the figure with metal.
12
The veranda post depicts
the queen with her servants.
the king and his spirit guide.
a mother and child.
the king and his senior wife.
13
True or false? This mask is a portrait of a woman and would have been danced by a woman.
False
True
14
The
sika dwa kofi
(Golden Stool) represents
the power of the Asante king.
the soul of the Asante people.
an invitation for God to sit with the tribal elders.
the sacred seat for honored visitors.
15
Construction of the walls and towers at Great Zimbabwe began as early as
1500 C.E.
1000 C.E.
3300 B.C.E.
1000 B.C.E.
16
Which country is highlighted in yellow?
Algeria
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Nigeria
17
We can tell the
ndop
presents an
idealized
portrait of a ruler based on this visual cue:
The disproportionately large head
His calm, relaxed features.
All of the above.
The depiction of his ibol on a drum
18
The Bundu mask is atypical among African masks because it is
danced by women.
carved by men.
part of an initiation ritual.
created by skilled craftspeople.
19
To demonstrate the relative importance of the king, the sculptor employed
deep relief carving.
precious and expensive materials.
lost wax casting.
hierarchical scale.
20
In Mutu's
Preying Mantra
the tree and the female body are both emblematic of
life.
Africa's colonial past.
the creation myths found in many cultures.
the over-sexualization of women in art.
21
This Kuba work dates to
The late 19th century (1800's)
The early 15th century (1400's)
The mid-18th century (1700's)
The mid-20th century (1900's)
22
The
sika dwa kofi
of the Ashante people dates to
c. 1700 C.E.
c. 1500 C.E.
c. 1900 C.E.
c. 1800 C.E.
23
Which culture created the Ikenga (shrine figure)?
Igbo (Nigeria)
Ashante (Ghana)
Luba (DRC)
Kongo (DRC)
24
The medium for this work of art is
collage.
pastel.
intaglio.
papier-maché.
25
The Bamileke wore the Aka to
honor and celebrate the power of the Fon.
honor and revere the mighty elephant.
ensure a successful leopard hunt.
enable the shaman to spiritually transform into an animal.
26
Nkisi n'kondi figures are used by
The royal family
Military leaders & warriors
Priests & ritual specialists
Kongo elders & wise men
27
Bieri
sculptures served what function in Fang society?
A reflection of the Fang's desire 4 balance in the universe
A focal point for meditation & veneration of ancestors
All of the above
Guardians of ancestral relics.
28
The idealized features of the Bundu mask suggest that
hairstyles must be elaborate.
women should be seen and not heard.
women should always be humble.
intelligence and discretion lead to prosperity.
29
For artist El Anatsui, the use of bottle caps as a medium symbolizes
the rich history of African textiles.
None of the above.
the fraught history of trade between Africa and Europe.
widespread alcoholism as a socio-cultural problem.
30
The stones of the Great Enclosure and conical towers at Great Zimbabwe are arranged in
post and lintel construction.
courses of ashlar masonry.
mortared levels.
rows.
31
The Apollo 11 stones from Namibia are painted with animals in red & black pigment and date to
c. 15,000 B.C.E.
c. 5,000 B.C.E.
c. 70,000 B.C.E.
c. 25,000 B.C.E.
32
This Yoruba work dates to
The mid-17th century (1600's)
The late 18th century (1700's)
The late 19th century (1800's)
The early 20th century (1900's)
33
The Great Mosque at Djenné features ostrich eggs (symbols of fertility) on the
mihrab.
torons.
finials.
adobe.
34
Which country is highlighted in yellow?
Chad
Nigeria
Ivory Coast
Madagascar
35
This Baule
mblo
(portrait mask) dates to
The 18th century (1700's)
The mid-15th century (1400's)
The early 20th century (1900's)
The mid-19th century (1800's)
