Art of Ancient Africa

By the ninth century, _________ became an economic and religious force in West and North Africa. The change greatly influenced Jenne architecture and culture. a. Islam c. Judaism b. Animism d. Christianity

A

Slip is an artistic technique in which _____________________ a. a thin lay based liquid which is used in the production of ceramics as either a glue to hold pieces together, or as a paint. b. at least two elements are mixed to make a single metal sheet that can then be modeled through a process of hammering or melting. c. a style of painting in which a white layer, which is then covered in light brown washes is applied. Finally, the images are outlined in dark brown or black. d. a simplified strategy that is not concrete.

A

What is royal regalia? a. Jewels, scepters, and other artifacts of the reigning royal family. b. Processed thin, smooth and durable animal hide used in the pre-printing age for written works. c. Any type of royal clothing which has been individually created to display deity. d. A thin lay based liquid which is used in the production of ceramics as either a glue to hold pieces together, or as a paint.

A

What was found at Igbo Ukwu? a. evidence for copper alloy or bronze casting in Sub Saharan Africa. b. thousands of figures which were polished, covered with a red clay slip, and fired at low temperatures. c. Examples of textiles which employed a special technique that resembles velour to the touch. d. crosses, crucifixes, and other Christian emblems had been created as early as the late fifteenth century.

A

_____________ is an ancient African location that archeologists believe was first settled in 200BC. At this location, archeologists have found examples of small figures and Islamic architecture. a. Igbo Ukwu c. Jenne b. Blombos cave d. Kongo

C

All of the following are examples of royal regalia, except:

B

This piece of art entitled, Horseman, is an example of ________________. a. Olmec art c. Kongo art b. Jenne art d. South African art

B

In 1491, King Nzinga converted the Kongo Kingdom to Christianity. Which of the following was not true in the Kongo Kingdom after 1491? a. Trade between the Kongo and neighboring nations was solidified. b. The wealth of the Kongos increased dramatically. c. Royal and religious regalia figures were mostly made of terracotta. d. The increased trade led to an further production if textiles and regalia.

C

Africa is often termed "___________________" because of the examples of advanced development found by archeologists. a. the beginning of human history b. the location of artistic development c. the heart of Islam d. the cradle of art and civilization

D

In Jenne art, figures were _________________ a. polished. b. covered with a red clay slip. c. fired at low temperatures. d. all of the above.

D