Art of Ancient Africa Answers

The discovery of the Blombos cave suggests _________________a.copper alloy or bronze casting were first used in Sub Saharan Africa.b.Islam became an economic and religious force in West and North Africa.c.that abstract thought in humans occurred much earlier than once thought.d.the French colonies were taken over before the third or fourth centuries.

Africa is often termed “___________________” because of the examples of advanced development found by archeologists.a.the beginning of human historyb.the location of artistic developmentc.the heart of Islamd.the cradle of art and civilization

Slip is an artistic technique in which _____________________ a. a thin clay 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. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

_____________ 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 Ukwuc.Jenneb.Blombos caved.Kongo

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 in textiles and regalia. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

All of the following are examples of royal regalia, except: a. b. c. d. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which site is believed to have been the site of an ancient elite burial and shrine?a.Blombos cavec.Igbo Ukwub.Jenne Mosqued.Chauvet

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.

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

This piece of art entitled, Horseman, is an example of ________________. a. Olmec art c. Kongo art b. Jenne art d. South African art Please select the best answer from the choices provided