When was the Female (Pwo) mask made?

Late 19th to early 20th century CE

Which of the following is NOT a general characteristic of African sculpture?

Only represents war and conflict

Why does the Great Mosque of Djenne need constant repairs?

Its original adobe material quickly deteriorates in weather

What external factor allowed the Golden Stool to be covered in gold?

South Central Ghana is a gold rich environment

"Spaniard and Indian Produce a Mestizo" is similar to the Bundu Mask in that they both

portray the culture of their given location and time

What is the significance of the Bundu mask?

Helped young girls go in initiation in the Sande society

Why can't Art Dad share his goodies?

he's going through an existential crisis, it's the dad thing to do

What are ikenga figures?

a shrine figure of male attributes of the Igbo people

What is the function of the Aka Elephant Mask?

worn by Bamileke dancers during masquerades

What do the Veranda post and the Winged Victory of Samothrace have in common?

They both symbolize female power

What is the function of the Lukasa memory board?

used to recount history in spiritual rituals

What does the Wall Plaque from Oba's Palace depict?

an Oba king and his attendants from the Benin Empire

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1
When was the Female (Pwo) mask made?
Late 19th to early 20th century CE
1821-1832
Early 19th century CE
1944-1946
2
Which of the following is NOT a general characteristic of African sculpture?
frontal figures, show full faces
Only represents war and conflict
Heads are the largest part of the sculptures
portable and small
3
Why does the Great Mosque of Djenne need constant repairs?
Its original adobe material quickly deteriorates in weather
New rulers want to enhance and build upon its greatness
It was built poorly to begin with
Yearly earthquakes make the ground unstable
4
When was the Great Mosque of Djenne founded?
1000-1400 CE
1200
16th century CE
Early 20th century CE
5
What theme do the Ndop of King Mishe miShayaang maMbul and Houdon's George Washington share?
authority figures
narratives in sculptute
depiction of men in sculpture
hierarchy of scale
6
What external factor allowed the Golden Stool to be covered in gold?
South Central Ghana is a gold rich environment
S. Central Ghana collected gold from other countries
S. Central Ghana had connections with rich British kings
S. Central Ghana had no other material to symbolize royalty
7
"Spaniard and Indian Produce a Mestizo" is similar to the Bundu Mask in that they both
help girls go through initiation
show Spanish superiority
show the struggles of the lower class in their societies
portray the culture of their given location and time
8
To what people does the sika dwa kofi (Golden Stool) belong to?
Luba peoples
Ashanti peoples
Inka peoples
Umayyad
9
What are common themes in African art?
spiritual themes and rituals
war and conflict
imperial power
sharp lines and contrasts
10
What is the significance of the Bundu mask?
It was worn during sacrifices
It connected the Sande peoples with their landscape
It transformed from an animal mask into a human mask
Helped young girls go in initiation in the Sande society
11
Why can't Art Dad share his goodies?
he's going through an existential crisis
because he's hungry AF
because it was 90 degrees outside and he was salty
it's the dad thing to do
12
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Great Zimbabwe?
trading center
commerce and business center
place for religious rituals
Royal complex
13
What are ikenga figures?
a shrine figure of male attributes of the Igbo people
a reliquary guardian figure in the art of the Fang people
a Mayan figure half-sitting and half-lying on his back
a Kongo power figure
14
What is the title of this piece?
Reliquary figure (bieri)
Great Zimbabwe
Ikenga (shrine figure)
Portrait mask (Mblo)
15
What is the function of the Aka Elephant Mask?
worn by the Sande society in female initiations
worn by Bamileke dancers during masquerades
placed on a stool as a symbol of divine authority
used to scare kiddos
16
What is this made of?
sandstone
wood and metal
stone masonry
limestone
17
What is the name of this piece?
Reliquary of Sainte Foy
Bieri reliquary figure
Buddha from Bamiyan
Anthropomorphic stele
18
What do the Veranda post and the Winged Victory of Samothrace have in common?
They both show figures in motion
They both symbolize female power
They both depict goddesses
They are both made of wood
19
What is the function of the Lukasa memory board?
used as a platform to perform rituals on
used to recount history in spiritual rituals
used to symbolize imperial power
aesthetic purposes
20
What do the ostrich eggs at the top of the pillars at the Great Mosque of Djenne represent?
modesty and wisdom
Mali culture and trade
fertility and purity
Symbols of the Ashanti nation
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What does the Wall Plaque from Oba's Palace depict?
an Oba king and his attendants from the Benin Empire
A King being enthroned
Lord Shiva dancing from the Chola dynasty
The Night Attack on the Sanjo Palace

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