Final Quiz African Art - Art Explora Academy

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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Works from the Nok civilisation tend to date …

From the 1st millennium BC. From the 1910s. From the 14th century. From the 19th century.

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“Wax” fabrics get their name from …

The Latin world for “Colour”. The English word “Wax”. The German word for “Whale”. The Dutch word for “A little”.

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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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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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During the 16th century, the Portugese ordered … from the people of Benin

Firearms. Portraits painted in Realist style. Bronze jars. Ivory table decorations.

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This statuette from Edo culture represents …

An “Amazon” from Dahomey. Queen Mother Idia. The craftsman himself. A Portugese man.

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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 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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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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