Question 1

Kongo peoples have power figures that a trained priest must consecrate. These figures embody powerful spirits. Which of the following are those figures?

Accepted Answer

A)  genetrix 
B)  nkisi n'kondi 
C)  waka sran 
D)  mubulu ngulu 
A)  genetrix 
B)  nkisi n'kondi 
C)  waka sran 
D)  mubulu ngulu

Question 2

What are waka sran?

Accepted Answer

A)  masks of the Dead Ancestors, Baule 
B)  First Ancestors, Dogon 
C)  people of wood, Baule 
D)  Female Spirits, Mende 
A)  masks of the Dead Ancestors, Baule 
B)  First Ancestors, Dogon 
C)  people of wood, Baule 
D)  Female Spirits, Mende

Question 3

In Kongo society "white chalk" figures refer to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  the royal family 
B)  ancestors 
C)  spiritual strength 
D)  royal power 
A)  the royal family 
B)  ancestors 
C)  spiritual strength 
D)  royal power

Question 4

The Akan akua'ba sculptures are consecrated at shrines for young women to carry in order to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  placate the great spirits 
B)  ensure a good harvest 
C)  ensure the safe delivery of a healthy and handsome child 
D)  ward off the crocodile spirit of adversity 
A)  placate the great spirits 
B)  ensure a good harvest 
C)  ensure the safe delivery of a healthy and handsome child 
D)  ward off the crocodile spirit of adversity

Question 5

How does the royal ancestral shrine reflect the power of the Benin king?

Accepted Answer

All of the objects and symbols, colors a

Question 6

How does the Kongo figural sculpture mirror Kongo society? How does it represent their belief systems, and how does this differ from the figural sculpture of the Dogon? Use examples to support your essay.

Accepted Answer

The Kongo figural sculpture mirrors Kong

Question 7

How does the mbari house represent the male view of modernity and tradition?

Accepted Answer

The principle figures are the powerful n

Question 8

Which of the following is the name for the ceremonies the Dogon hold every several years in order to honor the lives of those who have died since the last celebration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Poro Celebration 
B)  Dama 
C)  Gelede Masquerade 
D)  Samburu 
A)  Poro Celebration 
B)  Dama 
C)  Gelede Masquerade 
D)  Samburu

Question 9

Describe the roles of men and women in African societies. How do these roles affect the art forms? How are the roles changing, and what impact do these changes have on the art forms? Use examples to support your essay.

Accepted Answer

In traditional African societies, the ro

Question 10

Which of the following accounts for the partial secularization of the masking tradition in 20ᵗʰ century African societies?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased Christianization of the peoples 
B)  urbanization of African societies 
C)  independence of African nations 
D)  tribal migrations 
A)  increased Christianization of the peoples 
B)  urbanization of African societies 
C)  independence of African nations 
D)  tribal migrations

Question 11

The Mamy Wata cult was a product of the early 20ᵗʰ century. The "mother of water" was a light-skinned, straight-haired woman who controlled snakes. Which of the following described this cult?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was a reaction against European colonialism. 
B)  It was an assimilation and expression of contemporary and traditional values. 
C)  It was a reaction against Christianity. 
D)  It was an amalgamation of Christianity and traditional spiritual values. 
A)  It was a reaction against European colonialism. 
B)  It was an assimilation and expression of contemporary and traditional values. 
C)  It was a reaction against Christianity. 
D)  It was an amalgamation of Christianity and traditional spiritual values.

Question 12

The Akan linguist staff becomes a metaphor for the king or chief and can be carried into a meeting where an individual would be contesting the king's title to the stool. Who would carry this staff?

Accepted Answer

A)  The king's principal wife 
B)  An important counselor and adviser 
C)  The king's first son 
D)  The king himself 
A)  The king's principal wife 
B)  An important counselor and adviser 
C)  The king's first son 
D)  The king himself

Question 13

Contrast Kuba and Senufo masks. How does each function within its respective society?

Accepted Answer

Kuba and Senufo masks are both important

Question 14

The following two important masks represent the Kuba king's legendary ancestors. They are the founding ancestor, Woot and his daughter the beautiful Ngady Amwaash. During childbirth she sheds tears. What accounts for these tears?

Accepted Answer

A)  The knowledge of her role as legendary ancestress 
B)  In order to procreate she must commit incest with her father 
C)  Her father kills her first child 
D)  She must kill her father in order to establish the royal line 
A)  The knowledge of her role as legendary ancestress 
B)  In order to procreate she must commit incest with her father 
C)  Her father kills her first child 
D)  She must kill her father in order to establish the royal line

Question 15

A Dogon men's house or Togu na is important to the community because the deliberations, which take place under the sheltering roof, are vital to the community. Which of the following would accurately translate into English the meaning of Togu na?

Accepted Answer

A)  the house of the elders 
B)  the house of judgment 
C)  the house of men 
D)  the house of words 
A)  the house of the elders 
B)  the house of judgment 
C)  the house of men 
D)  the house of words

Question 16

Which of the following supports the necessity of animal sacrifice made by the Benin king?

Accepted Answer

A)  It propitiates the Great Ancestor Spirit. 
B)  It appeases the evil demons. 
C)  It certifies his power over the animal kingdom. 
D)  It invokes the collective strength of his ancestor kings. 
A)  It propitiates the Great Ancestor Spirit. 
B)  It appeases the evil demons. 
C)  It certifies his power over the animal kingdom. 
D)  It invokes the collective strength of his ancestor kings.

Question 17

Describe the purpose of these two constructions.

Accepted Answer

Mbari house, Igbo , and Togu na, Dogon .

Question 18

In Mende culture a broad, high forehead signifies which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  fertility 
B)  wisdom and success 
C)  motherhood 
D)  kinship 
A)  fertility 
B)  wisdom and success 
C)  motherhood 
D)  kinship

Exam 37: Africa, 1800 to 1980

Kongo peoples have power figures that a trained priest must consecrate. These figures embody powerful spirits. Which of the following are those figures?

What are waka sran?

In Kongo society "white chalk" figures refer to which of the following?

The Akan akua'ba sculptures are consecrated at shrines for young women to carry in order to ____.

How does the royal ancestral shrine reflect the power of the Benin king?

How does the Kongo figural sculpture mirror Kongo society? How does it represent their belief systems, and how does this differ from the figural sculpture of the Dogon? Use examples to support your essay.

How does the mbari house represent the male view of modernity and tradition?

Which of the following is the name for the ceremonies the Dogon hold every several years in order to honor the lives of those who have died since the last celebration?

Describe the roles of men and women in African societies. How do these roles affect the art forms? How are the roles changing, and what impact do these changes have on the art forms? Use examples to support your essay.

Which of the following accounts for the partial secularization of the masking tradition in 20ᵗʰ century African societies?

The Mamy Wata cult was a product of the early 20ᵗʰ century. The "mother of water" was a light-skinned, straight-haired woman who controlled snakes. Which of the following described this cult?

The Akan linguist staff becomes a metaphor for the king or chief and can be carried into a meeting where an individual would be contesting the king's title to the stool. Who would carry this staff?

Contrast Kuba and Senufo masks. How does each function within its respective society?

The following two important masks represent the Kuba king's legendary ancestors. They are the founding ancestor, Woot and his daughter the beautiful Ngady Amwaash. During childbirth she sheds tears. What accounts for these tears?

A Dogon men's house or Togu na is important to the community because the deliberations, which take place under the sheltering roof, are vital to the community. Which of the following would accurately translate into English the meaning of Togu na?

Which of the following supports the necessity of animal sacrifice made by the Benin king?

Describe the purpose of these two constructions.

In Mende culture a broad, high forehead signifies which of the following?

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