Question 1

Nankani women decorate their adobe architecture with horizontal molded ridges, called yidoor, expressing

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

In the Sakalava language, what does hazo mean?

Accepted Answer

In the Sakalava language, hazo means wood.

Question 3

How can the ndop of Mishe miShyaang maMbul be identified?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 4

Until the kings of the Asante were forced into power sharing with the British beginning in the mid-1800s, they ruled from their capital city of

Accepted Answer

The Asante kings ruled from their capital city of Kumasi until they were forced into power sharing with the British in the mid-1800s.

Question 5

What did European traders look to in the nineteenth century after the trade in human slaves became less profitable and less accepted?

Accepted Answer

European traders looked to natural resources in the nineteenth century after the trade in human slaves became less profitable and less accepted. This includes minerals, rubber, ivory, and other materials that could be extracted or harvested from Africa's natural environment.

Question 6

Which of the following movements arose across Africa after World War I?

Accepted Answer

Nationalist movements arose across Africa after World War I, as many African nations sought independence from their colonial rulers. While feminist, religious, and Marxist movements may have also existed in some African countries, they were not as widespread or significant as nationalist movements.

Question 7

Who sacked and burned the Benin Royal Palace in 1897?

Accepted Answer

The Royal Palace of Benin was sacked and burned by British forces in 1897 as part of a punitive expedition to punish the kingdom for resisting British control.

Question 8

Why is the display of African art in museums problematic?

Accepted Answer

African art is often closely tied to religious or spiritual practices, and their full meaning can only be understood in the context of their original use in ritual performance. Displaying them in a museum context can strip them of their cultural context and reduce them to mere aesthetic objects.

Question 9

What does Tshibumba Kanda Matulu use in his painting Tombeau Sans Cercueil (Tomb without a Coffin) (Fig. 29-22) that embodies his African roots?

Accepted Answer

Tshibumba Kanda Matulu uses hierarchical scale in his painting, which is a technique often found in African art to emphasize the importance of figures by depicting them in larger sizes relative to others.

Question 10

Which statement applies to the kente cloth produced by the Asante culture?

Accepted Answer

Kente cloth, originating from the Asante (or Ashanti) culture in Ghana, is traditionally woven by males. This intricate and colorful fabric is a significant cultural symbol with deep historical roots in Asante society.

Question 11

The Yoruba Palace Door by Olowe of Ise (Fig. 29-8) depicts

Accepted Answer

The Yoruba Palace Door by Olowe of Ise depicts the king receiving a colonial administrator, showcasing the interaction between Yoruba royalty and colonial powers.

Question 12

What do the bent knees of the nkisi nkonde suggest?

Accepted Answer

The bent knees of the nkisi nkonde suggest alertness, as if the figure is ready to spring into action. This is a common pose in African art to convey a sense of readiness and attention.

Question 13

What media allowed African artists to reclaim their own image from the colonial gaze?

Accepted Answer

Photography allowed African artists to reclaim their own image from the colonial gaze. Through photography, they were able to capture their own identities and tell their own stories, rather than being subject to the stereotypes and caricatures imposed by colonial powers.

Question 14

One aspect of the Bwa initiation ceremony includes instructing the initiates about the world of

Accepted Answer

The Bwa initiation ceremony includes instructing the initiates about the world of nature. This is done through various rituals and teachings that connect the initiates to the natural world and help them understand their place within it.

Question 15

African artists aimed to make their objects convey

Accepted Answer

African artists aimed to make their objects convey the intangible, such as spiritual power, rather than realistic figures or colonial themes. They also often incorporated elements from the natural world into their art.

Question 16

What was the last country to be freed from colonial rule?

Accepted Answer

Djibouti gained its independence from France on June 27, 1977, making it the last country in Africa to gain independence from colonial rule.

Question 17

Which of the following applies to the black sowei masks worn in Sande initiation rites?

Accepted Answer

The black sowei mask is worn by the Sande society leader who is responsible for educating and preparing girls for adulthood. It is not worn by the initiates themselves, nor does it symbolize masculine beauty. It does not compare the transformation to womanhood to slavery and servitude.

Question 18

Yoruba palaces had elaborately decorated

Accepted Answer

Yoruba palaces were known for their intricate woodcarvings on doors, pillars, and other decorative elements.

Question 19

Who succeeded the self-proclaimed Bamum king Njoya after his exile by the French?

Accepted Answer

After Njoya's exile by the French, his son, Ibrahim Njoya, succeeded him as the king of the Bamum people.

Question 20

The stillness and pose of the Blolo Bla (Female Spirit Spouse) (Fig. 29-13) suggest that the woman is capable of

Accepted Answer

The stillness and pose of the Blolo Bla suggest a sense of calm and rationality, which is often associated with the ability to think and act logically.

Quiz 29: Arts of Africa From the Sixteenth Century to the Present