Final Quiz African Art - Art Explora Academy

Why are ancestors revered in animist traditions? To …

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

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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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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 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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The visual arts scene in Africa today …

Is extremely dynamic and diverse, mixing tradition and breakaway concepts. Is generally part of the development of traditional art. Had disappeared, profiting musical artists. Totally rejects traditional art.

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The Empire of Mali’s power came from …

Tin. Clay. The Stock Exchange. Gold.

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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 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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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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The sub-saharan African country whose history we are the most familiar with today is …

Zimbabwe. Mali. Nigeria. South Africa.

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This statue represents …

Queen Mother Idia A European coloniser King Béhanzin A water god

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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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