Question 1

What elements of the Kongolese Crucifix are more in keeping with an African aesthetic than European traditions?

Accepted Answer

A)   the features of Christ
B)   the presence of Mary
C)   the size of the crucifix
D)   the medium of the crucifixE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

What is the lost-wax casting technique?

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A clay core is made.The origin...

Question 3

The full,delicate lips and expressive eyes of Crowned Head of a Yoruba Ruler from Ife connect human anatomy with

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A)   the oba.
B)   scarification.
C)   the oni.
D)   the toron.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) C

Question 4

What caused the damage to the pyramids at Meroë ?

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A)   dynamite
B)   sand storms
C)   climate change
D)   fireE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which objects were created specifically for trade with the Portuguese?

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A)   textiles from Kongo
B)   brass plaques from Benin
C)   ivory horns from Sierra Leone
D)   gold figurines from South AfricaE) None of the above
F) C) and D) C

Question 6

What cultural influence is apparent in Ethiopian manuscripts?

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A)   Nigerian
B)   Portuguese
C)   Byzantine
D)   EgyptianE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Which culture used structures that were meant to protect the inhabitants against extreme weather conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nok
B)   Kongo
C)   Bantu
D)   MousgoumE) C) and D)
F) B) and D) D

Question 8

In the thirteenth century,the numerous rock-cut sanctuaries at Lalibela in Ethiopia is evidence of the popularity of

Accepted Answer

A)   Buddhism.
B)   Hinduism.
C)   Judaism.
D)   Christianity.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

As seen in rock art from around 8000 BCE to 2000 BCE,evidence of the geological changes in the Saharan region of Africa is found in vivid images of

Accepted Answer

A)   figures dancing.
B)   primitive masks.
C)   handprints.
D)   wildlife.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

What was the function of textiles in Kongo culture?

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A)   They were signs of protection.
B)   They were used in marriage rituals.
C)   They were exchanged as currency.
D)   They were used as offerings.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

What were the greatest exports of southern African societies?

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Raw materials,such a...

Question 12

What is the extensive iconography of the Hip Pendant of the Iyoba Idia ?

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Symbols of Portuguese influenc...

Question 13

The earliest images of Saharan rock art are thought to date from at least

Accepted Answer

A)   40,000 BCE.
B)   10,000 BCE.
C)   25,000 BCE.
D)   60,000 BCE.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Before the seventeenth century,why was southern Africa such an important trading hub for Europeans?

Accepted Answer

A)   It provided Europeans with raw goods, such as wood and rubber.
B)   It produced luxury goods prized by the European elite.
C)   It provided Europeans with much-needed spices.
D)   It was about halfway between Europe and Asia.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

In what city did elite men and women live in a separate part of the city from the general population?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mapungubwe
B)   Great Zimbabwe
C)   Aksum
D)   BeninE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following is characteristic of the unique style of Igbo-Ukwu?

Accepted Answer

A)   idealized proportions
B)   multiple registers
C)   circular compositions
D)   naturalistic formsE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

How did the Roman and Byzantine worlds influence African art?

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1.Rome conquered North Africa and built ...

Question 18

Rock art is found throughout the African continent.Discuss the scenes depicted on the examples of African rock art.

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1.Herd animals,hunters,and groups of hum...

Question 19

After the fall of the Roman Empire,what was the amphitheater at El Jem used for?

Accepted Answer

A)   storeroom
B)   monastery
C)   church
D)   fortressE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following features is a characteristic of West African mosques?

Accepted Answer

A)   strong, local, and quarried stone
B)   battered walls that slope inward toward the top
C)   projecting wooden beams called torons
D)   square or circular plansE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 14: Arts of Africa To the Sixteenth Century

What elements of the Kongolese Crucifix are more in keeping with an African aesthetic than European traditions?

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What is the lost-wax casting technique?

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The full,delicate lips and expressive eyes of Crowned Head of a Yoruba Ruler from Ife connect human anatomy with

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What caused the damage to the pyramids at Meroë ?

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Which objects were created specifically for trade with the Portuguese?

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What cultural influence is apparent in Ethiopian manuscripts?

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Which culture used structures that were meant to protect the inhabitants against extreme weather conditions?

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In the thirteenth century,the numerous rock-cut sanctuaries at Lalibela in Ethiopia is evidence of the popularity of

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As seen in rock art from around 8000 BCE to 2000 BCE,evidence of the geological changes in the Saharan region of Africa is found in vivid images of

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What was the function of textiles in Kongo culture?

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What were the greatest exports of southern African societies?

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What is the extensive iconography of the Hip Pendant of the Iyoba Idia ?

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The earliest images of Saharan rock art are thought to date from at least

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Before the seventeenth century,why was southern Africa such an important trading hub for Europeans?

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In what city did elite men and women live in a separate part of the city from the general population?

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Which of the following is characteristic of the unique style of Igbo-Ukwu?

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How did the Roman and Byzantine worlds influence African art?

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Rock art is found throughout the African continent.Discuss the scenes depicted on the examples of African rock art.

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After the fall of the Roman Empire,what was the amphitheater at El Jem used for?

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Which of the following features is a characteristic of West African mosques?

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