African Art Answers

What is nkanda?a.the West African word for “Force Publique”b.the vigor of the initiatec.initiation rights

What is biiga doll used for?a.a prayer dollb.a fertility figure c.to bring wealthd.a child’s toy

What do initiation rituals represent in the bwami system of the Lega people?a.a new birthb.admittance to the tribec.moving up in status or levelsd.a girl becoming a woman

What major change took place with the arrival of contemporary African art?a.more textiles and less sculptureb.brighter, bolder colorsc.adoption of modern materialsd.none of the above

Inspiration sources, such as a surface design system called ______, are still rooted in tradition.a.ubib.ulic.luid.ilu

What type of mask is shown above? a. bwanai b. bewami c. bwani d. bwami Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is the name of the figure above? a. bwami byeri b. nlo byeri c. biiga byeri d. uli byeri Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is a kikaku?a.an initiation rights ceremonyb.a three-sided roofed enclosurec.the Democratic Republic of the Congod.a fertility doll

What is depicted above? a. nlo byeri b. biiga doll c. bwami doll d. blolo bla Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What does the middle figure in the image above represent? a. a European colonial administrator b. all white men c. native slave owners d. a tribal god Please select the best answer from the choices provided