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

What happened to the figures from Easter Island in 1978? a. They were restored to their original condition. b. They were moved, and some of them were lost. c. They were damaged in a severe storm. d. They were torn down in a local riot. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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

Who was the ruler of the Aztec empire when the Spanish conquest began?a.Moctezimob.Moctezumac.Xiuhtecuhtlid.Tenochtitlan

What purpose did the piece above serve? a. It was placed on the front doors of houses to ward off evil. b. It adorned storehouses and meeting houses. c. It was a prayer sculpture placed in shrines. d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

How were the Aztec pyramids different from traditional Egyptian pyramids?a.Aztec pyramids were built as castles for the kings.b.Aztec pyramids were built by the king to commemorate the queen that died.c.Aztec pyramids were built for the living so that they could worship their deities and to offer human sacrifices.d.Aztec pyramids were made of wood rather than stone.

What are the three techniques used in basket weaving?a.coiling, weaving, ropingb.coiling, twilling, twistingc.coiling, twining, plaitingd.crimping, twining, plaiting

What imagery was important to the Northwest coast tribes?a.patternb.animalsc.fictionald.religious

Why was tattooing such an important part of the culture in Oceania?a.It was a rite of passage.b.It told the family history.c.It indicated personal rank.d.It told the person’s age.

What is the focus of woodlands art?a.respecting the earthb.necessitiesc.personal adornmentd.honoring the ancestors

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 quillwork?a.soaking porcupine and bird quills with natural dyes and working them into surface patterns on other objectsb.using a quill pen made from birds to paint ink symbols on bodiesc.a type of sewing of the women of the Sioux tribe d.using a quill pen made from the feather of an eagle to draw tribal symbols on the walls of a teepee

The Inca valued gold and silver for their ________________.a.powerb.monetary valuec.religious and symbolic valued.color

What role are textiles believed to have played in Incan culture? a. used as decorative clothing b. used to identify a person’s profession c. indicated a person’s ethnic identity and social rank d. used for rituals Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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

What tribe is the above piece from? a. Sioux b. Kwakiutl c. Pomo d. Tlingit Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following symbols did the Sioux believe protected them from natural and supernatural forces?a.heronb.eaglec.thunderbirdd.owl

What feeling(s) is the figure above supposed to create? a. humor b. obedience c. fear and power d. anger and frustration Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is depicted above? a. Wapepe storm chart b. Wapepe celestial chart c. Wapepe navigation chart d. Wapepe anatomy chart Please select the best answer from the choices provided