Exam 19: Africa Before 1800

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Who or what does the mudfish symbolize in Benin iconography?

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Which of the following facial features would the Sapi associate with African adornment and use as a component in their saltcellars?

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Where do the Yoruba legends place their origins?

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The tower form found at Great Zimbabwe suggests a granary.Based on the African symbols found on the tower,which of the following would explain the meaning for this tower form?

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Which of the following was a walled town circa 800 CE that had a diverse population and many specialist workshops?

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A "horned headdress" on the running female from Tassili can signify which of the following?

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Which of the following is a unique hybrid of African and European cultures?

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Which of the following would most likely be used by the leader as a badge of office in order to magnify his gestures?

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Facial striping is used as an indicator in African societies for which of the following?

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Large groups of ceramic sculpture dating between 1000 and 1600 CE have been excavated from which inland delta area?

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Which of the following possessions would suggest the user holds a position of leadership?

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What objects did Sapi artists create for export during the 16th century?

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Which of the following is the system the Benin use to record their history?

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Who are considered the ancestors of the Shona-speaking people?

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The rock art of Tassili can be said to depict which of the following?

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Great Zimbabwe is unusual because it is made of which of the following materials?

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One of the major problems impeding a precise African chronology is widespread illegal "treasure hunting." Which of the following is a consequence of this activity?

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The Sapi saltcellar,an export product,is attributed to which of the following artists?

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