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1
The Apollo 11 stones were painted with animals in red & black pigment and date to
c. 25,000 B.C.E.
c. 15,000 B.C.E.
c. 5,000 B.C.E.
c. 70,000 B.C.E.
2
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.
3
The idealized features of the Bundu mask suggest that
hairstyles must be elaborate.
women should be seen and not heard.
intelligence and discretion lead to prosperity.
women should always be humble.
4
This Kuba work dates to
The mid-20th century (1900's)
The early 15th century (1400's)
The late 19th century (1800's)
The mid-18th century (1700's)
5
The Chokwe society that produced this mask was
located in what is today the Ivory Coast.
shaped by the belief that their ruler was divine.
matrilineal.
dependent on the salt trade with Europe
6
The veranda post depicts
the queen with her servants.
the king and his senior wife.
a mother and child.
the king and his spirit guide.
7
This African society had important trade ties with what European nation?
England
Spain
France
Portugal
8
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.
9
The power of this figure is activated by
being carried in a procession.
the sacred objects inserted inside.
impaling the figure with metal.
performing a ritual dance and puppet show.
10
To demonstrate the relative importance of the king, the sculptor employed
deep relief carving.
precious and expensive materials.
hierarchical scale.
lost wax casting.
11
We can tell the
ndop
presents an
idealized
portrait of a ruler based on this visual cue:
His calm, relaxed features.
The disproportionately large head
The depiction of his ibol on a drum
All of the above.
12
The
sika dwa kofi
(Golden Stool) represents
the power of the Asante king.
an invitation for God to sit with the tribal elders.
the soul of the Asante people.
the sacred seat for honored visitors.
13
The Apollo 11 stones were found in
Mali
Algeria
Namibia
Nigeria
14
Which culture created the Ikenga (shrine figure)?
Igbo (Nigeria)
Luba (DRC)
Ashante (Ghana)
Kongo (DRC)
15
The process used to create this work of art is called
brass casting process
deep relief
lost wax casting
bas relief
16
True or false? This mask is a portrait of a woman and would have been danced by a woman.
False
True
17
What architectural characteristic gave Great Zimbabwe its name?
Technique of building without mortar
Ornamental buildings
Conical thatched roofs
Use of stone as building material
18
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.
19
The Great Mosque at Djenné was created with what material?
concrete
limestone
adobe mud brick
marble
20
The image depicted is a memory board, or
Nkisi
Baule
Lukasa
Pwo
21
This Baule
mblo
(portrait mask) dates to
The mid-19th century (1800's)
The 18th century (1700's)
The early 20th century (1900's)
The mid-15th century (1400's)
22
Nkisi n'kondi figures are used by
Priests & ritual specialists
Military leaders & warriors
Kongo elders & wise men
The royal family
23
The Pwo mask was worn by
men
women
24
Great Zimbabwe had many functions, including all of the following EXCEPT
an open area for ceremonial activities to take place
a royal residence of the king and his court
a military fortress used to keep out invaders
a storehouse for grain to be dispersed in times of need
25
What was the original function of the brass plaques made in Benin during the 16th and 17th c.?
Decorate the oba's (ruler's) palace
Decorated the tombs of the oba (rulers)
Trade with the Portuguese
Placed at ritual altars
26
The Bundu mask is atypical among African masks because it is
created by skilled craftspeople.
carved by men.
part of an initiation ritual.
danced by women.
27
Which of the following features is NOT characteristic of West African mosques?
tall, narrow engaged columns
adobe mud brick
battered walls that slope inward toward the top
projecting wooden beams
