The idealized features of the Bundu mask suggest that

intelligence and discretion lead to prosperity.

This Yoruba work dates to

The early 20th century (1900's)

The power of this figure is activated by

impaling the figure with metal.

Great Zimbabwe had many functions, including all of the following EXCEPT

a military fortress used to keep out invaders

Byeri such as this one primarily guarded relics such as

the bones of important members of society and ancestors.

The Bamileke wore the Aka to

honor and celebrate the power of the Fon.

This Baule mblo (portrait mask) dates to

The early 20th century (1900's)

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AP Art History Content Area 6: Africa

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1
The stones of the Great Enclosure and conical towers at Great Zimbabwe are arranged in
courses of ashlar masonry.
rows.
post and lintel construction.
mortared levels.
2
The Chokwe society that produced this mask was
All of the above.
matrilineal.
shaped by the belief that their ruler was divine.
located in what is today the Ivory Coast.
3
Construction of the walls and towers at Great Zimbabwe began as early as
1500 C.E.
1000 B.C.E.
1000 C.E.
3300 B.C.E.
4
The idealized features of the Bundu mask suggest that
intelligence and discretion lead to prosperity.
women should always be humble.
women should be seen and not heard.
hairstyles must be elaborate.
5
The Bundu mask is atypical among African masks because it is
created by skilled craftspeople.
carved by men.
danced by women.
part of an initiation ritual.
6
This Yoruba work dates to
The mid-17th century (1600's)
The early 20th century (1900's)
The late 19th century (1800's)
The late 18th century (1700's)
7
Among other things, this Mblo idealizes the following quality:
modesty
wisdom
old age
all of the above
8
The Great Mosque at Djenné features ostrich eggs (symbols of fertility) on the
torons.
adobe.
finials.
mihrab.
9
The power of this figure is activated by
impaling the figure with metal.
performing a ritual dance and puppet show.
the sacred objects inserted inside.
being carried in a procession.
10
The sika dwa kofi (Golden Stool) represents
the soul of the Asante people.
an invitation for God to sit with the tribal elders.
the sacred seat for honored visitors.
the power of the Asante king.
11
Bieri sculptures served what function in Fang society?
All of the above
A focal point for meditation & veneration of ancestors
A reflection of the Fang's desire 4 balance in the universe
Guardians of ancestral relics.
12
We can tell the ndop presents an idealized portrait of a ruler based on this visual cue:
All of the above.
The disproportionately large head
His calm, relaxed features.
The depiction of his ibol on a drum
13
To demonstrate the relative importance of the king, the sculptor employed
deep relief carving.
lost wax casting.
hierarchical scale.
precious and expensive materials.
14
The sika dwa kofi of the Ashante people dates to
c. 1500 C.E.
c. 1700 C.E.
c. 1900 C.E.
c. 1800 C.E.
15
Great Zimbabwe had many functions, including all of the following EXCEPT
an open area for ceremonial activities to take place
a military fortress used to keep out invaders
a royal residence of the king and his court
a storehouse for grain to be dispersed in times of need
16
The Apollo 11 stones from Namibia are painted with animals in red & black pigment and date to
c. 70,000 B.C.E.
c. 25,000 B.C.E.
c. 5,000 B.C.E.
c. 15,000 B.C.E.
17
Byeri such as this one primarily guarded relics such as
legendary weapons of great warriors.
the bones of important members of society and ancestors.
sacred objects presented to priests by the gods.
St. Sebastian's molar.
18
Nkisi n'kondi figures are used by
The royal family
Priests & ritual specialists
Kongo elders & wise men
Military leaders & warriors
19
The image depicted is a memory board, or
Lukasa
Pwo
Baule
Nkisi
20
Which culture created the Ikenga (shrine figure)?
Ashante (Ghana)
Igbo (Nigeria)
Luba (DRC)
Kongo (DRC)
21
The Bamileke wore the Aka to
ensure a successful leopard hunt.
honor and revere the mighty elephant.
honor and celebrate the power of the Fon.
enable the shaman to spiritually transform into an animal.
22
True or false? This mask is a portrait of a woman and would have been danced by a woman.
True
False
23
The veranda post depicts
a mother and child.
the king and his spirit guide.
the king and his senior wife.
the queen with her servants.
24
Before colonization, the most common material used by the African artists we have studied is
mud.
metal.
bone/ivory.
wood.
25
This Kuba work dates to
The mid-20th century (1900's)
The mid-18th century (1700's)
The early 15th century (1400's)
The late 19th century (1800's)
26
This Baule mblo (portrait mask) dates to
The 18th century (1700's)
The early 20th century (1900's)
The mid-19th century (1800's)
The mid-15th century (1400's)

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