Arts of Africa (Quiz by Charlene Reyes)

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Explore the Arts of Africa Quiz

Test your knowledge of African art with this engaging quiz! Dive into the rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions spanning over a thousand ethnic groups across the continent.

Whether you're a student of art, history, or just a curious learner, this quiz offers:

25 multiple choice questions
Insights into traditional African practices
Fun and educational content for all ages

25 Questions6 MinutesCreated by DancingArtist327

Most African art was made to be used in what manner?

Sacred context

Secular context

Both options are correct

There are over 1000 ethnic groups in Africa.

True

False

Early African art can be found in _______.

Cave wells

Rock shelters

Both options are correct

The oldest known African artworks are prehistoric paintings found in Namibia.

True

False

The oldest sculptures also come from Ancient ______.

Rome

Greece

China

Egypt

Carving wood is NOT common in West and Central Africa.

True

False

Early African artists would craft wooden objects such as :

Spoons

Tools

Musical instruments

All of the above

African artists created masks out of clay.

True

False

What material did they use to make masks?

Carved stone

Wood

Dried mud

Shells

Through belief, the forehead is the “seat of knowledge”.

True

False

Women traditionally worked with soft materials. Which was NOT a material used?

Fibers

Clay

Moss

Beads

Women are the homebuilders in many places throughout Africa.

True

False

Groups living in the desert often used materials such as :

Stone, bones, & clay

Leather, beads, & paint

Both options are correct

Oromo women utilized hairstyles, jewelry, and face paint to express their identity and genealogy.

True

False

What form of art identifies a man’s age grade or social organization?

Crafted masks

Body paint

Beaded jewelry

Nuba body scarring can communicate courage.

True

False

Early encounters with Europeans were often recorded in art.

True

False

What material did explorers call “white gold”?

Ivory

Shells

Crystals

Saltcellars were crafted by West African Carvers.

True

False

1880 European powers had no interest in Africa’s resources.

True

False

During the slave trade and colonization, some artists created artwork to cope with the horrific experiences.

True

False

African art aesthetics have an ethical or religious basis.

True

False

What is the most common subject found in every media of African art?

Animals

The sun

The human figure

The ocean

Many African artworks were/are created to serve what function(s)?

Social

Religious

Political

All of the above

The Ere Ibeji style emphasized ALL features EXCEPT :

Conical head

Elaborate hairstyles

Roundness of the eyes

Sharp nose

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