Ch. 18 - The Arts of Islam and Africa

The influence of what cultures and places are evident in the decoration of this 16th century mosque lamp?

- Isfahan - China - Persia

The Berber people occupied which of the following areas?

- Morocco - Algeria - Spain

Which of the following is a possible occasion for an African masquerade?

- a young girl's initiation into adulthood - a communal need for spiritual guidance - the funeral of an important community

Which of the following are used to execute the power of the nkondi figures?

- mirrors - hunting nets - nails and blades

Excavations in Africa during the 20th century revealed many works of

- stone - metal - terra cotta

Construct a model for the type of situation a Bamana community member might benefit from the purpose of this figure

A woman who has had trouble conceiving a child or raising children

This gold ornament from a Kushan royal tomb features a ram's head, a symbol of solar deity

Amun

What was the original form that inspired the structure of ljele?

An anthill

Select the area that is not part of Easy Africa

Arabia

Which of the following best describes the decoration that characterizes the Quran?

Calligraphy of words in text

Which African society created this sculpture exemplifying their understanding of male female gender roles?

Dogon

Islamic artists' execution of the arts in daily life reveal which of the following attitudes?

Islamic artists feel that all skillfully produced, tasteful objects are deserving of praise and attention

How does Islamic mosaic decoration contrast from that of Byzantine mosaic decoration?

Islamic decoration forbids any representational imagery

The Friday Mosque at Isfahan features a large vaulted chamber called an _________ set within a rectangular frame.

Iwan

Which of the following statements best articulate the obstacles one faces in viewing African art in a museum?

Much of the art of Africa was not meant to be seen in isolation, meaning much of the context is lost to the viewer

Two of the most sustained art-producing cultures of Africa, including the kingdom of Benin, likely drew influence from which regional culture.

Nok

Minaret

Tower that the crier calls the faithful to prayer from

Which of the following is the most relevant statement about an African masquerade?

You do not stand in one place to watch a masquerade

Mihrab

empty niche set into the far wall of the interior

Qibla

indicates the direction toward Mecca

Domes

mark the prayer hall's central aisle

The Arabic word masjid which is the origin of the word mosque means

place for the bowing down

Regardless of where they are in the world, the followers of Islam face the _____ wall during prayers, which is oriented toward the city of _________.

qibla; Mecca

The African art of the masquerade is one of the __________ agency.

spiritual

The term Islam is the Arabic word for __________?

submission

Many mosques feature stunning geometric design patterns because

the Quran warns against the worship of idols

Where was this lamp originally found?

the dome of the rock, jerusalem

Muhammad's emigration from the city of Mecca to the city of Medina is honored and remembered in what way?

the event is the beginning of the Islamic calendar and marks the year one

The crown worn by Yoruban ruler Ariwajoye I included a beaded ________ that kept subjects from gazing directly on the ruler's face, a practice that is not allowed among the Yoruba.

veil