Native American Art in North America — Unit test

Question 1

What would be a good occasion to give a biiga doll?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

To a young woman or new bride hoping to have children (for fertility and protection).

Question 2

Summarize the Pomo legend, explaining the significance of the basket.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. According to Pomo legend, the earth was dark until their hero stole the sun and brought it to the earth in a basket. He hangs the basket each day, moving its position because he cannot decide which light he likes.

Question 3

What is written on the scrolls above? a. do no evil, perform every good b. hear no evil, see no evil c. do no evil, do good d. perform no evil, do every good Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

Which period are the scrolls above from?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Muromachi period

Question 5

What do the dots on the page above refer to?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Answers may vary. The dots refer to the number of days in one aspect of the Mesoamerican calendar.

Question 6

In the bwami system of the Lega people, what did the masks do?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They taught lessons and represented moral values or proverbs.

Native American Art in North America — Unit test Answers

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