Which of the following statements ACCURATELY describes the Stone AgePetroglyphs?

They depict a thriving ecosystem.

What function do the neck holes in Brass Head serve?

They attach the head to another object.

What significance does Henry William Laws have?

He led mining expeditions into northern Nigeria.

a Yoruban feast at which the king appears

Which milestone in Nok sculpture occurred in 1947?

An archaeological reserve was established.

Which of the following statements ACCURATELY describes Brass Head?

Punched holes surround the lips.

Why was The Birth of Venus significant?

It was first full female nude since antiquity.

How do single weave and double weave processes differ in the production of kente cloth?

The double weave process enables the use of more colors.

Which of the following statements ACCURATELY describes Aida Muluneh?

She worked for the Washington Post

What function did early ivory pieces brought to Europe serve?

They were given to rulers as gifts.

Which of the following statements BEST describes the use of abstraction in the African art?

It distorts figurative subjects.

How did the Chowke migrate in the late nineteenth century?

Northward into Zambia and the Congo

How do traditional Ghanaian funerals honor the dead?

through terracotta heads and statues.

Which of the following statements ACCURATELY describes Felix in Exile?

It belongs to the Guggenheim Museum.

The name of zar ceremony refers to the ...

spirits involved in the ceremony

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1
Which of the following materials did the Roman develop?
concrete
beeswax
marble
mudbrick
2
Which of the following statements ACCURATELY describes Nok sculptures?
The eyes are triangular.
The sculptures are made of copper.
It is influenced by Islam.
It does not depict human figures.
3
Which of the following statements ACCURATELY describes El Anatsui?
He exhibited Hovor II in 2004.
He promoted pan-African ideologies.
He studied at Howard University.
He appeared in the 1990 Venice Biennale.
4
If you added a blade to Nail Figure, you would MOST likely have just ...
sworn a vow
committed a sin
undergone an initiation rite
made a sacrifice
5
Which of the following statements ACCURATELY describes the Stone AgePetroglyphs?
They depict a thriving ecosystem.
They recollect a military battle.
They tell an origin story.
They depict animals unrealistically.
6
What function do the neck holes in Brass Head serve?
They help balance the sculpture.
They attach the head to another object.
They prevent the sculpture from tilting.
They are remnants of the creative process.
7
Which portion of the Cameroon Grasslands palace could anyone enter?
the private gardens
the audience hall
the hall of state
the kitchens
8
Which artistic period did the French Revolution MOST influence?
Rococo
Post-Impressionism
Modernism
Neoclassical
9
What significance does Henry William Laws have?
He ended the slave trade in Western Africa.
He established colonies in Egypt.
He led mining expeditions into northern Nigeria.
He discovered the source of the Nile River.
10
What is Ogun?
a realistic artistic style popularized by the Ewe
a Yoruban feast at which the king appears
a popular drumming tradition among the Dagbamba
a Vodun spirit possession ceremony
11
Wattle and daub is a ...
weaving method
building technique
dish
mask
12
Which of the following statements ACCURATELY describes Coffin?
It has no logo.
It is painted white.
It has a silver-painted grill.
It has no license plate.
13
Why is the wax "lost" in lost wax casting?
It is carved out during the final shaping.
It is encased in the final structure.
It is broken during the initial pouring.
It melts during firing.
14
Where were works such as The Dying Slave supposed to be displayed?
St. Peter's Basillica
the Pope's tomb
the Piazza Navona
the Coliseum
15
How did advances in paint and brush production affect Impressionist artists?
They could paint more quickly.
They could work outdoors.
They could use brighter colors.
They could accurately paint the human body.
16
Which of the following statements ACCURATELY describes Mask (Pwo)?
It depicts a king.
It is worn on the dancer's chest.
A man dances the character.
It is made of brass.
17
Who would have held Finial of a Royal Scepter?
a Yombe king
a Benin queen
a Bamun king
a Fang warrior
18
Which milestone in Nok sculpture occurred in 1947?
An archaeological reserve was established.
An artist achieved international recognition.
A textbook was published.
A new material was featured.
19
Which of the following countries is located in eastern Africa?
Senegal
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Namibia
20
Which of the following artists is MOST associated with the Counter Reformation?
El Greco
Michelangelo
Botticelli
Donatello
21
Which of the following statements ACCURATELY describes Brass Head?
The eyes do not have pupils.
The face appears smooth.
The crown is larger than the head.
Punched holes surround the lips.
22
Kente cloth is typically decorated using ...
military colors
floral depictions
animal figures
geometric patterns
23
What effect arises when an artist contrasts warm and cool colors?
a sense of movement
an overall darkening of the painting
increased emotional tension
an emphasis on the painting's textures
24
Which of the following statements ACCURATELY describes Bowl?
It has Christian iconography.
It features European artistic elements.
It depicts scenes of daily life.
It has geometric decorations.
25
Which of the following statements ACCURATELY describes the upper portion of Nok Sculpture?
It features a large snake.
It has various religious figures.
It features a tree.
It has written text.
26
For what purpose was Drum founded?
to document apartheid
to protect important archaeological sites
to support the election of progressive candidates
to sponsor local art competitions
27
Which virtual feature dominates The Great Bieri?
broad forehead
staring eyes
sharp chin
flat nose
28
Nail Figure originally belonged to a western ...
official
missionary
explorer
artist
29
Why was The Birth of Venus significant?
It was the first use of sfumato.
It was first full female nude since antiquity.
It was created by a woman.
It marked a new Neoclassical style.
30
How are John Chamberlain and El Anatsui related?
Both created assemblage art.
Both discovered Nok sculpture styles.
Both documented the traditions of the Yoruba.
Both served in the military.
31
How do single weave and double weave processes differ in the production of kente cloth?
The double weave process make the cloth waterproof.
The single weave process imprints the main pattern.
The double weave process enables the use of more colors.
The single weave process uses a different material.
32
Which material makes up the sculptures in the Great Zimbabwe?
mud
marble
soapstone
slate
33
Which of the following statements ACCURATELY describes Aida Muluneh?
She won the Venice Biennale.
She worked for the Washington Post
She exhibited at the October Gallery.
She taught at Harvard University.
34
The Byzantine Empire is BEST known for its ...
pyramids
mosaics
pottery
copper molds
35
The use of chiaroscuro peaked during the ...
Romantic era
Impressionist era
Baroque era
Modern era
36
What function did early ivory pieces brought to Europe serve?
They were given to rulers as gifts.
They were used as jewelry.
They acted as currency.
They were used to decorate instruments.
37
For which of the following goods did Europe PRIMARILY export ivory?
jewelry
piano keys
utensils
textiles
38
Which of the following statements BEST describes the use of abstraction in the African art?
It involves geometric patterns.
It relies on cool colors.
It appears only in minor traditions.
It distorts figurative subjects.
39
The name of The Great Bieri refers to ...
its Beti-Pahuin clan
a Fang ancestral cult
the Beti-Pahuin hunters
a Fang village
40
Which of the following roles did the Fon play?
head of secret society
primary economic trader
lead warrior of the tribe
spokesperson for the gods
41
In which African country did Islam first arrive?
Morocco
Egypt
Libya
Algeria
42
Which of the following statements ACCURATELY describes the Congolese kingdom?
It practiced communal rule.
It centered on hunting societies.
It lay on the east African coast.
It traded ivory and textiles.
43
How did the Chowke migrate in the late nineteenth century?
Westward into Mali and Senegal
Southward into Zimbabwe
Northward into Zambia and the Congo
Eastward into Madagascar and the Swahili Coast
44
Why do Northern Renaissance paintings appear highly realistic?
They featured scenes of everyday life.
They included many self-portraits.
They used oil paints.
They had many sharp angles.
45
The first Republic of Cameroon was formerly ...
French eastern Cameroon
British Cameroon
the United Republic of Cameroon
Belgian Cameroon
46
How do traditional Ghanaian funerals honor the dead?
through military fanfare.
through elaborate parading traditions.
through terracotta heads and statues.
through decorative coffins.
47
Which of the following statements ACCURATELY describes Felix in Exile?
It belongs to the Guggenheim Museum.
It is a stand-alone film.
It incorporates abstract art music.
It is representative of Pop Art.
48
The Igbo Ukwu site was dated using ...
archival sources
typology studies
stratigraphy
radio carbon techniques
49
The objects on Lyre(Kisser) ORIGINALLY functioned as ...
musical instruments
mining tools
personal adornments
religious relics
50
The name of zar ceremony refers to the ...
main instrument performing in the ceremony
spirits involved in the ceremony
prayer used in the ceremony
scale on which the music of this ceremony is based

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