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AP Art History Content Area 6: Africa
AP Art History Content Area 6: Africa
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This structure is located in
The DRC
Mali
Nigeria
Zimbabwe
2
The
sika dwa kofi
(Golden Stool) represents
the sacred seat for honored visitors.
the soul of the Asante people.
the power of the Asante king.
an invitation for God to sit with the tribal elders.
3
All are true of this work EXCEPT
It is made from adobe
It is more than 500 years old in its current state
The ostrich eggs on the towers symbolize fertility and power
The posts (torons) are used as scaffolding and support
4
The Chokwe society that produced this mask was
All of the above.
located in what is today the Ivory Coast.
matrilineal.
shaped by the belief that their ruler was divine.
5
Identify this mask and its culture based on a similar piece.
Mblo, Baule
Bundu, Mende
Aka, Bamileke
Pwo, Chokwe
6
Before colonization, the most common material used by the African artists we have studied is
mud.
wood.
bone/ivory.
metal.
7
The power of this figure is activated by
being carried in a procession.
performing a ritual dance and puppet show.
impaling the figure with wood or metal pegs.
the sacred objects inserted inside.
8
Construction of the walls and towers at Great Zimbabwe began as early as
1500 C.E.
3300 B.C.E.
1000 B.C.E.
1000 C.E.
9
True or false? This mask is a portrait of a woman that ruled her community.
True
False
10
The veranda post depicts
the queen with her servants.
the king and his spirit guide.
the king and his senior wife.
a mother and child.
11
To demonstrate the relative importance of the king, the sculptor employed
lost wax casting.
deep relief carving.
hierarchical scale.
precious and expensive materials.
12
We can tell the
ndop
presents an
idealized
portrait of a ruler based on this visual cue:
His elaborate hairstyle
His tattoos
His large head and calm, relaxed features.
All of the above.
13
This Yoruba work functioned as
A shrine figure
A reliquary
A veranda post
A ceremonial staff
14
The image depicted is a memory board, or
Lukasa
Baule
Nkisi
Pwo
15
These masks use ____ to depict ____.
elaborate hairstyles; ancestry
different eye shapes; different gods
individual characteristics; the same spirit
fibers; the figure's hair
16
Nkisi n'kondi figures are used by
Priests & ritual specialists
The royal family
Kongo elders & wise men
Military leaders & warriors
17
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.
18
Why does the Great Mosque of Djenne need constant repairs?
Yearly earthquakes make the ground unstable
New rulers want to enhance and build upon its greatness
It was built poorly to begin with
Its original adobe material quickly deteriorates in weather
19
This Kuba work is called
A lukasa
A bamileke
A ndop
A nkisi n'kondi
20
The Bundu mask is atypical among African masks because it is
part of an initiation ritual.
created by skilled craftspeople.
worn by women.
carved by men.
21
This Baule
mblo
(portrait mask) represents
An idealized, spiritual representation of a person
A Baule deity
a true-to-life portrait
22
Which culture created the Ikenga (shrine figure)?
Igbo (Nigeria)
Kongo (DRC)
Luba (DRC)
Ashante (Ghana)
23
Bieri
sculptures served what function in Fang society?
Proxies for deceased kings.
All of the above
Guardians of ancestral relics.
Medicinal healing instruments.
24
The Bamileke wear the Aka to
ensure a successful hunt.
enable the shaman to spiritually transform into an animal.
indicate their membership in a high social class.
celebrate the birth of a new prince.
25
What was the name of the event that resulted rapid European colonization efforts in Africa?
Apartheid
The Scramble for Africa
The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
The War of the Golden Stool
26
The
sika dwa kofi
of the Ashante people
is to never touch the ground
is sat upon by the king
possesses magical powers
is gilded in copper