Revision Quiz 1-Traditional African Art

TRUE OR FALSE: Traditional African Wooden Art uses a process called smelting.

• True

• False

What are Ndops?

• A wooden sculpture used to represent the ruler of the tribe/kingdom

• A wooden mask used to communicate with the spirits of the dead

• A metallic plaque made to commemorate the rulers

The Benin Iyoba mask was made for what purpose?

• To link the wearer to the spirits of the dead ancestors

• To communicate with the spirits of nature like the desert spirits

• To commemorate the important loved one of the king of the tribe

Which material is NOT used in creating traditional African art?

• bones and feathers

• metal

• resin

• wood

Which is true about Traditional African Art?

• It combines different materials such wood, clay, and metals

• It is highly realistic and adheres to classical representations of mankind

• It is influenced by outside artforms such as European and Asian art

Which civilization started the African Iron Age?

• Igobo Ukwu

• Nok Civilization

• Yoruba Civilization

Which of the following pictures shows a Ndop?

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Why is the head often enlarged or exaggerated in traditional African Art?

• To emphasize the beauty of the person it portrays

• The head is believed to be guiding the wearer's destiny

• They want to portray power and strength by exaggerating the head

Which metals were used in Traditional African Art? Click ALL that applies.

• Copper

• Gold

• Iron

• Ivory

Why are animal symbols used in Traditional African Art?

• To show the animals that they killed and hunted

• To show how much they value the wildlife in their community

• To symbolize certain values or characteristics and to represent social forces