Final Quiz African Art - Art Explora Academy

The “boli” that Griaule and Leiris brought back to France was acquired …

Bought with gold. Stolen. Given. Sold by auction.

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In many African cultures, masks are …

Primarily, warriors' accessories. Art objects not designed for being work. Mediums through which spirits manifested themselves. Accessories for traditional parties.

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The Empire of Mali’s power came from …

Tin. Clay. The Stock Exchange. Gold.

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Why are nails stuck into Minkisi statues ? To …

Embellish them. Deter thiefs. Activate their magic. Make them more solid.

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The treasures pillaged by colonial troops in Dahomey …

Were restituted to Bénin. Were bought from Bénin. Were returned to Bénin in 1945. Have mostly not been restored today.

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African masks consist of …

A set made up of a wooden mask, a costume, accessories, a dance … A piece of carved wood. A type of ritual makeup. A complete garment that also covers the head.

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Why are ancestors revered in animist traditions? To …

Prevent them from causing trouble. Reach Paradise. Be reincarnated. Obtaining favors.

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The Grand Zimbabwe citadel walls are …

328 feet high. 23 feet high. 13 feet high. 20 feet high.

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Europeans first took the Ife heads for the work …

Of the Ancient Greeks. Of the Ancient Egyptians. Of the Chinese. Of one of their own.

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In 2016, Bénin asked France to …

Pay for the treasures of Dahomey. Hide the works pillaged from Dahomey in stores. Return treasures pillaged from Dahomey. Destroy works pillaged from Dahomey.

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Animism means believing in …

The absence of a soul. The superiority of animals over humans. Spirits, who were seen as secondary deities. A deity called Animi.

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