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1
The lanzon stele uses typical Chavin artistic technique called
bas relief carving
naturalism
Contour rivalry
cartoon
2
What can we safely assume about the man pictured?
He is highly trained
He is royalty
He is a healer
He is a mystic
3
This is a tunic, but what best describes its construction?
printing
quilting
embroidery
weaving
4
What do an Ashanti king's sandals and umbrella symbolize?
He is untouchable
Power and authority
Purity
He is between heaven and earth
5
What changes might occur on a power figure when it is put to use?
nails my be added
teeth may be added
Paint may be added
clothing may be added
6
What is an earthwork?
it celebrates the earth
it is created by building up the earth
it is dug into the earth
it is made of brick and stone
7
The Transformation Mask is most similar in form and content to
Ikenga
Aka Elephant Mask
Black on Black Ceramic
Buk Mask
8
How are these two structures similar in their history?
Both have changed function
Both have been mosques
Both have been destroyed by Christians
Both are built with Limestone
9
This mask is unique because . . .
it is a portrait of a specific woman
we do not know who she is
she was a founding ancestor
it degrades women's roles in the culture
10
Who is the only person who may sit on the Golden Stool?
King's wife
British Parliment
The King
No one
11
What do the horns symbolize on an Ikenga statue?
Ancestry
Power
Aggression
Divine right to rule
12
What do these 4 images have in common?
All are in North America
Separate the social classes
All are for palaces for the king
All are built on an acropolis
13
How did the artist portray the intelligence of the king in this Ndop?
one hand motif
big head
shiny wood
backwards sword
14
What design principle do these pieces share?
organic designs
abstract motifs
idealized designs
naturalized motifs
15
How are these similar?
same medium
everyday activities depicted
both are misnamed
same battle depicted
16
This structure is spiritually powerful because of it's location
At the confluence of 2 rivers
Facing north
in the center of the city
On the highest Mountain
17
The Mblo mask is unique because . . .
it is worn by a woman
It honors women
it honors an individual
it's used in religious ceremonies
18
What do we know about the Edo peoples from this sculpture?
They were all called "Oba"
They traded with Portugal
They rode horses side-saddle
They favored large heavy art works
19
How does this figure represent balance?
It stands up without support
Baby head, man body
It is pretty, but ugly
It is scary, but small
20
Where would this relief have been placed?
above a door of a temple
at the foot of the temple
on the palace walls
in the temple complex
21
The dots on this mask represent what part of Chokwe culture?
Scarification
Divine Right to Rule
Dancing
Motherhood
22
Political power is reinforced by the designs, which can be described as . . .
dignified and calm
Stable and strong
aggressive and chaotic
dynamic and energized
23
What do the belts and armbands signify?
Divinity
Royalty
Achievements
Ancestry
24
How do the north and south sides of this temple differ?
One is shorter
One is for sacrifice and one is for births
They do not differ
They are dedicated to different gods
25
What is the function of this piece?
reliquaries
staff gods
talismans
shrines
26
Who would be responsible for this perfectly cut
ashlar masonry
?
Inkans
Chavin
Aztecs
Mayans
27
This structure was used to observe ________________.
The weather
approaching enemies
the movements of the sun and stars
divine right to rule
28
The Bundu mask is unique in that
it is performed by men
it is used as a teaching tool
it is performed by women
it is destroyed after it's used
29
What was an Ikenga such as this one meant to honor?
An individual's achievements
An individual's ancestry
A King's achievements
A nation's success
30
This bag reflects a merging of styles from various tribes as well as Europeans called
Elk Hide Style
Euro-American Style
Bandolier Style
Prairie Style
