Art of Ancient Africa — Unit test 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.

Ancient Indus sculptures _____________________ a. were extremely large and usually made out of clay or sandstone. b. were created to show people how Buddha came to become deity. c. contained inscriptions along the top edge that we cannot understand today. d. were always carved into the sides of mountains and in the walls of caves in the valley. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

In ancient Indus sculpture, people were represented _______________.a.by abstract formsb.realisticallyc.always along side Buddhad.as reincarnated animals

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

______________ is the overall energy of a work of art.a.Bone methodc.Division of Spiritb.Spirited Resonanced.Calligraphy

Which of the following is not true of Korean Maebyeong bottles? a. Korean potters used a celadon-high fired glaze of pale, bluish green hue to make Maebyong bottles. b. Korean pottery rivaled the best Chinese court ceramics. c. Maebyeong bottles were made of different materials and qualities so that everyone would be able to own one. d. Many examples were found in an artificial cave temple. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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.

Which of the following schools of thought for representing Buddha flourished between the first and fifth centuries, and was distinctly Greco-Roman style?a.Gandharac.Amaravatib.Mathurad.Gupta

Which of the following schools of thought for representing Buddha often focused on scenes from Buddha’s life?a.Gandharac.Amaravatib.Mathurad.Gupta

_____________ 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

The purpose of the terracotta soldiers was to ______________a.protect the emperor’s daughter.b.honor the Chinese gods.c.frighten the neighboring nations during the Three Kingdoms period.d.guard the tomb of emperor Shihuangdi.

Which of the following is not true of the terracotta soldiers?a.The terracotta soldiers were found in Shaanxi.b.The terracotta soldiers were originally painted, however most of the paint has worn away over time.c.The emperor guarded by the terracotta soldiers is considered China’s strongest leader throughout all of history.d.The terracotta soldiers carried spears. swords, daggers, and axes.

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

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 was found at Igbo Ukwu?a.evidence for copper alloy or bronze casting in Sub Saharan Africa.b.thousands of figures which were polished, covered with a red clay slip, and fired at low temperatures.c.Examples of textiles which employed a special technique that resembles velour to the touch.d.crosses, crucifixes, and other Christian emblems had been created as early as the late fifteenth century.

Which of Xie He’s principles of painting is closely connected to calligraphy?a.bone methodc.suitability of typeb.spirited resonanced.creative flow

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

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

Which of the following is NOT true of this head dress from the Silla nation? a. It was intended to be worn by the emperor during court sessions. b. The ornaments appear to be wings or feathers. c. It was assembled from thin sheets of gold. d. It was found in the old crown tomb. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

This sculpture entitled, Priest King, possesses facial features which were common to sculptures of the Indus Valley. Which of the following facial features is not present in this sculpture? a. thick lips c. stretched earlobes b. low forehead d. slit eyes Please select the best answer from the choices provided