In Mutu's Preying Mantra the tree and the female body are both emblematic of

the creation myths found in many cultures.

This Yoruba work dates to

The early 20th century (1900's)

Byeri such as this one primarily guarded relics such as

the bones of important members of society and ancestors.

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.

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

a military fortress used to keep out invaders

The Bamileke wore the Aka to

honor and celebrate the power of the Fon.

For artist El Anatsui, the use of bottle caps as a medium symbolizes

the fraught history of trade between Africa and Europe.

The power of this figure is activated by

impaling the figure with metal.

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1
In Mutu's Preying Mantra the tree and the female body are both emblematic of
the over-sexualization of women in art.
life.
Africa's colonial past.
the creation myths found in many cultures.
2
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.
3
Nkisi n'kondi figures are used by
Priests & ritual specialists
The royal family
Ashanti elders & wise men
Military leaders & warriors
4
The Chokwe society that produced this mask was
All of the above.
matrilineal.
located in what is today the Ivory Coast.
shaped by the belief that their ruler was divine.
5
Which country is highlighted in yellow?
Nigeria
Algeria
Cameroon
Burkina Faso
6
To demonstrate the relative importance of the king, the sculptor employed
lost wax casting.
deep relief carving.
hierarchical scale.
precious and expensive materials.
7
True or false? This mask is a portrait of a woman and would have been danced by a woman.
True
False
8
This Yoruba work dates to
The late 18th century (1700's)
The late 19th century (1800's)
The mid-17th century (1600's)
The early 20th century (1900's)
9
Which country is highlighted in white?
Ivory Coast
Nigeria
Zimbabwe
Sierra Leone
10
The sika dwa kofi (Golden Stool) represents
the power of the Asante king.
the soul of the Asante people.
an invitation for God to sit with the tribal elders.
the sacred seat for honored visitors.
11
The medium for this work of art is
papier-maché.
pastel.
intaglio.
collage.
12
The Bundu mask is not typical among African masks because it is
part of an initiation ritual.
danced by women.
carved by men.
created by skilled craftspeople.
13
The image depicted is a memory board, or
Nkisi
Baule
Lukasa
Pwo
14
Bieri sculptures served what function in Fang society?
All of the above
A reflection of the Fang's desire 4 balance in the universe
Guardians of ancestral relics.
A focal point for meditation & veneration of ancestors
15
Which country is highlighted in red?
Democratic Republic of Congo
Mali
Kenya
Botswana
16
This Kuba work dates to
The mid-18th century (1700's)
The mid-20th century (1900's)
The early 15th century (1400's)
The late 19th century (1800's)
17
Byeri such as this one primarily guarded relics such as
St. Sebastian's molar.
legendary weapons of great warriors.
the bones of important members of society and ancestors.
sacred objects presented to priests by the gods.
18
This Baule mblo (portrait mask) dates to
The early 20th century (1900's)
The mid-15th century (1400's)
The mid-19th century (1800's)
The 18th century (1700's)
19
The idealized features of the Bundu mask suggest that
intelligence and discretion lead to prosperity.
women should be seen and not heard.
hairstyles must be elaborate.
women should always be humble.
20
Nkisi n'kondi figures are used by
The royal family
Priests & ritual specialists
Ashanti elders & wise men
Military leaders & warriors
21
The stones of the Great Enclosure and conical towers at Great Zimbabwe are arranged in
mortared levels.
Angular rows.
post and lintel construction.
courses of ashlar masonry.
22
Great Zimbabwe had many functions, including all of the following EXCEPT
a storehouse for grain to be dispersed in times of need
a royal residence of the king and his court
an open area for ceremonial activities to take place
a military fortress used to keep out invaders
23
The veranda post depicts
the queen with her servants.
the king and his spirit guide.
a mother and child.
the king and his senior wife.
24
Which country is highlighted in white?
Mozambique
Benin
Egypt
Djibouti
25
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.
26
Construction of the walls and towers at Great Zimbabwe began as early as
3300 B.C.E.
1000 C.E.
1000 B.C.E.
1500 C.E.
27
The artist crafted this "tapestry" from flattened liquor bottle labels gathered in
his native Zimbabwe.
his native Nigeria.
his native South Africa.
his native Mali.
28
Which country is highlighted in yellow?
Madagascar
Ivory Coast
Nigeria
Chad
29
The Bamileke wore the Aka to
ensure a successful leopard hunt.
honor and celebrate the power of the Fon.
enable the shaman to spiritually transform into an animal.
honor and revere the mighty elephant.
30
Before colonization, the most common material used by the African artists is
mud.
bone/ivory.
wood.
metal.
31
The Great Mosque at Djenné features ostrich eggs (symbols of fertility) on the
torons.
adobe.
finials.
mihrab.
32
For artist El Anatsui, the use of bottle caps as a medium symbolizes
widespread alcoholism as a socio-cultural problem.
None of the above.
the rich history of African textiles.
the fraught history of trade between Africa and Europe.
33
The Apollo 11 stones from Namibia are painted with animals in red & black pigment and date to
c. 25,000 B.C.E.
c. 70,000 B.C.E.
c. 5,000 B.C.E.
c. 15,000 B.C.E.
34
Among other things, this Mblo idealizes the following quality:
modesty
old age
all of the above
wisdom
35
The power of this figure is activated by
performing a ritual dance and puppet show.
the sacred objects inserted inside.
being carried in a procession.
impaling the figure with metal.
36
Which culture created the Ikenga (shrine figure)?
Kongo (DRC)
Igbo (Nigeria)
Ashante (Ghana)
Luba (DRC)

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