African Art, 1100–1980 CE
Which of the following artworks uses hierarchy of scale to emphasize the importance of a ruler?
Aka Elephant Mask
Female (Pwo) Mask
Wall Plaque from Oba's Palace
Power Figure (Nkisi n’kondi)
How do materials like gold and brass contribute to the representation of power in African artworks?
They are easily accessible and demonstrate humility.
They symbolize wealth, trade connections, and status.
They are lightweight and easy to transport during rituals.
They represent a connection to nature and the environment.
Which of the following statements best describes how the Ndop figure represents royal authority?
It is an idealized portrait meant to show the king's physical perfection.
It is a non-idealized sculpture with royal regalia, embodying the king's spiritual and political authority.
It is a mask worn during ceremonies to transform the wearer into the king.
It is a power figure activated by nails, representing the king's ability to enforce laws.
Which artwork is primarily used to honor female ancestors in Chokwe society?
Bundu Mask
Female (Pwo) Mask
Mblo Mask
Aka Elephant Mask
What is the function of spirit vessels like the Power Figure (Nkisi n’kondi)?
To serve as portraits of deceased rulers.
To house spirits that can be called upon for assistance.
To be worn during initiation ceremonies.
To record oral histories and traditions.
How are masks used to connect with the spiritual realm, as exemplified by the Bundu Mask?
They are worn to represent wealth and prestige.
They are used to transform the wearer and connect with the spiritual realm during initiation ceremonies.
They are displayed in palaces to showcase royal power.
They are used to commemorate deceased rulers and their achievements.
Which of the following artworks requires annual community participation for its maintenance?
Great Zimbabwe
Wall Plaque from Oba's Palace
Great Mosque of Djenné
Sika Dwa Kofi (Golden Stool)

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How are cultural symbols embedded in artworks like the Sika Dwa Kofi (Golden Stool), and what do they represent?
They represent trade connections with other nations.
They are specific to a particular culture or group and represent cultural values and beliefs.
They symbolize the power and authority of rulers.
They are used to record historical events and oral traditions.
How does the Lukasa (Memory Board) function to preserve and transmit oral histories, reinforcing cultural identity?
It is used to record trade agreements and economic transactions.
It is used to commemorate deceased rulers and their achievements.
It is used to help remember key elements of a story, with each bead/shell representing a story element.
It is used to represent the ideal physical characteristics of men and women in a society.
What was the primary function of Great Zimbabwe?
A religious pilgrimage site
A royal complex and trading center
A military defense fortress
An agricultural storage facility