Final Quiz African Art - Art Explora Academy

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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The Empire of Mali’s power came from …

Tin. Clay. The Stock Exchange. Gold.

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This statue represents …

Queen Mother Idia A European coloniser King Béhanzin A water god

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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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This statuette from Edo culture represents …

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

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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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Which intellectual founded the concept of negritude (blackness)?

Jean-Paul Sartre. Léopold Sédar Senghor. Aimé Césaire. Michel Leiris.

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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 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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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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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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