The power of this figure is activated by

impaling the figure with metal.

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 Yoruba work dates to

The early 20th century (1900's)

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

a military fortress used to keep out invaders

This Baule mblo (portrait mask) dates to

The early 20th century (1900's)

The idealized features of the Bundu mask suggest that

intelligence and discretion lead to prosperity.

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

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