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AP Art History African Unit
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A #APArtHistory #Quiz over the #African unit.
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1
Which of the following is true of the Golden Stool:
Only the king can sit on the stool
A british leader sat on the stool and was later killed
It was made through the Lost Wax Process
It visually represents Ghana's national wealth in gold
2
The uniqueness of the Baule People's Mblo masks are that they:
are made of wood grown only in the Baule region
represent a portrait of a specific person
Have features manipulated to fit standards of ideal beauty
Represent faces with only "quiet and tranquil visages"
3
Who created the Mblo masks?
Carvers whose work was commissioned by community members
The person who the mask represented (self-portraiture)
Special makers trained for years in the delicate art
All people in the Baule community
4
The Oba's Palace Wall Plaques were made using this technique:
Molding and Casting
The Lost Wax Process
The Gilding Technique
Rubbing sand to create a smooth finish
5
These masks were a performance art performed with leopard pelts that represented wealth:
Pwo Masks
Buntu Masks
Bamileke (Elephant) Masks
Buk Masks
6
The small mouth of Bundu Masks of the Mende people represented:
Compsure and an absence of flirtation
The importance of listening
the high status of women in Mende society
How spiteful speech was revered for its harming abilities
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"Lukasa" (Memory Board) was a static and singular item
False - it was meant to be performed with dance and song
True - but it was occasionally read by a seer
False - it was taken out rarely to be read by a seer
True
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The reliquary figure represented
CIRCUMAMBULATION!!!!
the importance of lineage
FERTILITY!!!!!
The guarding of ancestors from angry spirits
9
This sat on top of bark boxes containing the skulls of Fang people's acestors:
Bamileke Mask
Reliquary Figure (Byeri)
Ikenga
Ndop
10
The movement of Oba's Palace Wall Plaques to Western museums is significant because:
The coral of Oba's garb couldn't survive the move to Europe
The symbolized leopards could never survive in the West
They were destroyed by the Europeans - erasing history
When together, they document the royal lineage of Oba rulers
11
Which of the following are true about the Bundu Masks of Sierra Leone?
The neck rings were symbolism for the Mende creation story
They were worn without other dress in dance and song
They were worn by senior Mende women in rites of passage
Their palm oil shine represents the inner light of life
12
The Great Mosque of Djenne's architectural significance comes in part from the fact that...
it serves as a central symbol of the community's unity
it's location in Mali shows Islam's reach
its floating drains showcase advanced architecture in Africa
it is the largest Adobe structure in the world
13
The Great Mosque of Djenne's structural health represents....
the health and vibrance of the community
the intensity of the rainy/dry seasons
the religious strength of Islam
the health of the Niger River (from whose mud it is made)
14
The Ndop served as as a historical representation of Kuba kings. Where was it kept and why?
With the Kuba king's medicine man
In the city of whichever of the 19 Kuba groups was in power
With Kuba wives ("Nyms") to aid in FERTILITY
With the Kuba king as a symbol of his spirit and power
15
This African piece functions almost like a flag for its nation of Ashanti People in South Ghana
Ndop
Ikenga
The Golden Stool
Sika Dwa Kofi
16
"Men cannot rule without the support of Women"?
Ndop
Pwo Mask
Veranda Post of Enthroned King and Senior Wife
Bundu Mask
17
What type of architectural style was used in the Circular Wall of Great Zimbabwe?
Lost Wax Process
Hypostyle
Ashlar Masonry
Mud Bricking
18
Which of the following are true about the Yoruba People's Veranda Posts?
Cown beading showed power and lineage of spiritual ancestry
They were made by carver Olowe of Ise
Bird imagery represented watchfulness aiding in protection
Small figures at base of each post represented normal people
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Why are Ndops important?
They showcase the power and strength of King Mishu Mishuaang
The items in their hands showcase trade objects
They are a visual history of each king and his legacy
They allow Kuba children to learn where resources are found
20
The medicinal herbs placed in the "Billongo" of Nikisi N'Kondi were thought to:
Cause death or give life
Physically heal the person the container represents
Bless or harm others
Ward off bad deeds and record oaths
21
How did Bamileke Masks represent important aspects of trade?
The masks were worn with Western clothes
The performances showcased trade itself
Performances were only produced with Europeans
The glass beads were purchased/traded from Europeans
22
Which of the following is true about the African piece also known as: "Power Figure"
It's aggressive stance is meant to intimidate viewers
The chiefs hat on the pictured one represents authority
Figures usually fit in the palm of ones hand
Spirtual leaders chanted over herbs to be placed in it
23
The Lukasa of the Mbudye Society in the Dem. Republic of the Congo was made to....
help the user invent new exciting stories
help its user remember key elements of a story
serve as a visual aid for storieteller's audiences
be used only by leaders as a historical codex
