The heelstone at Stonehenge is believed to

mark where the sun rose at the summer solstice

What was one function of the Mblo mask of the Baule peoples?

they honored and celebrated members of the society

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

a military fortress used to keep out invaders

This particular portrait mask was made

to restrict actions of the king, to celebrate and honor an individual

The conical tower at Great Zimbabwe symbolizes

the ability of the king to provide for his people

The caves of Lascaux is presumed to have a sacred or ceremonial function because

of the location deep within the cave

The Ikenga shrine figure functions as

a personal object suggesting the achievement of the owner

Byeri such as this one primarily guarded relics such as

the bones of important members of society and ancestors.

To suggest the high status, the Bamileke wore the Aka with

a feather headdress and a leopard skin

The Bamileke wore the Aka to

honor and celebrate the power of the Fon.

The power of this figure is activated by

impaling the figure with metal.

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1
The image depicted is a memory board, or
Pwo
Baule
Lukasa
Nkisi
2
The heelstone at Stonehenge is believed to
support the post and lintel construction
Orient the line of sight towards the north star
join two posts in the outer ring of sarsen stones
mark where the sun rose at the summer solstice
3
What was one function of the Mblo mask of the Baule peoples?
commissioned to remember rulers
they honored and celebrated members of the society
they were danced to resolve conflicts
allow ordinary people a glimpse into the spirit world
4
Who is always seen under an umbrella?
Olowe of Ise
Benin King
King Nsangu
Ashanti King
5
This is a portrait of
Kuosi
Mishe miShyaang maMbul
Oba
Opo Ogopa
6
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
7
This particular portrait mask was made
to restrict actions of the king
to initiate young women
to celebrate and honor an individual
to initiate young men
8
The conical tower at Great Zimbabwe symbolizes
the Shona people's reliance on the management of livestock.
a history of commercial exchange & long-distance trade.
extremely sophisticated technological skill and expertise.
the ability of the king to provide for his people
9
The horns on the Ikenga figure represent
fertility
a deity
death and violence
power
10
The Bundu mask is unusual among African masks because it is
danced by women.
carved by men.
created by skilled craftspeople.
part of an initiation ritual.
11
Nkisi n'kondi figures are used in all of the following EXCEPT
to show achievements
served as an intercessor between life and death
to solidify a contractual agreement
rituals to heal and give life
12
The caves of Lascaux is presumed to have a sacred or ceremonial function because
it was used as a burial site
of the location deep within the cave
of the rare pigments used to create the paintings
there was a sacred lake nearby
13
To demonstrate the relative importance of the king, the sculptor employed
lost wax casting.
deep relief carving.
hierarchical scale.
precious and expensive materials.
14
The Ikenga shrine figure functions as
a hunter of men
a personal object suggesting the achievement of the owner
a guardian to protect ancestral remains
shrine figure used for ceremonies to bring in a good harvest
15
Byeri such as this one primarily guarded relics such as
sacred objects presented to priests by the gods.
St. Sebastian's molar.
legendary weapons of great warriors.
the bones of important members of society and ancestors.
16
The sika dwa kofi (Golden Stool) represents
the sacred seat for honored visitors.
an invitation for God to sit with the tribal elders.
the power of the Asante king.
the soul of the Asante people.
17
Nkisi, or sacred medicine, is also called
nkondi
diviner
bilongo
kaolin
18
Which culture created the Ikenga (shrine figure)?
Ashante (Ghana)
Kongo (DRC)
Igbo (Nigeria)
Luba (DRC)
19
All of the following works require spiritual activation prior to use, EXCEPT
Nkisi Nkondi
Navigation Charts
Maoi on Ahu
Malagan mask
20
When discussing form, this artwork is considered to be
naturalistic
stylized
realistic
abstract
21
The Chokwe society that produced this mask was
matrilineal.
shaped by the belief that their ruler was divine.
All of the above.
located in what is today the Ivory Coast.
22
The Female (pwo) mask functioned in all of the following way, EXCEPT
to honor the founding female ancestor
when danced with the male mask, it ensured clan fertility
to celebrate women who have given birth
to initiate young women
23
The society associated with this mask is called
Mende Society
Mbye Society
Bieri Society
Sande Society
24
Among other things, this Mblo idealizes the following quality:
old age
modesty
all of the above
wisdom
25
True or false? This mask is a portrait of a woman and would have been danced by a woman.
False
True
26
This work can be attributed to
nkisi n'kondi
Mblo
Olowe of Ise
mbulu ngulu
27
Which mask does NOT represent ideals of female beauty?
Aka mask
Bundu mask
Pwo mask
Mblo portrait mask
28
To suggest the high status, the Bamileke wore the Aka with
elephant skin and intricate beadwork
elaborate shells and rafia
bangles and coral necklaces
a feather headdress and a leopard skin
29
The Bamileke wore the Aka to
honor and celebrate the power of the Fon.
honor and revere the mighty elephant.
enable the shaman to spiritually transform into an animal.
ensure a successful leopard hunt.
30
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.
31
We can tell the ndop presents an idealized portrait of a ruler based on this visual cue:
All of the above.
The disproportionately large head
His calm, relaxed features.
The depiction of his ibol on a drum
32
The power of this figure is activated by
rubbing with sacred oil
impaling the figure with metal.
being carried in a procession.
performing a ritual dance and

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