Final Quiz African Art - Art Explora Academy

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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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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Why is Idia, a 16th century queen of Bénin, commemorated?

Her adventure novels. Her warrior exploits. Her artistic taste. The beauty of her singing.

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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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The Grand Zimbabwe citadel walls are …

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

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The “Amazons” of the king of Dahomey had a reputation for …

Their great beauty. Their terrible cruelty. Their valiant fighting. Their innovative weapons.

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The Empire of Mali’s power came from …

Tin. Clay. The Stock Exchange. Gold.

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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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In the Fang and Kota cultures of the Gabon, important deceased people are kept …

In coffins. In reliquary baskets. In joint graves. In solid gold boxes.

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During the Christianisation of the Kongo Kingdom, crucifixes were adapted to local traditions, notably …

By placing them over their ancestors’ relics. By wearing them as masks. By renaming them “krucifix”. By adding magical powers.

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

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

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This statue represents …

Queen Mother Idia A European coloniser King Béhanzin A water god

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