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What is a kikaku?
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an initiation rights ceremonyB
a three-sided roofed enclosureC
the Democratic Republic of the CongoD
a fertility doll2
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What do initiation rituals represent in the bwami system of the Lega people?
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a new birthB
admittance to the tribeC
moving up in status or levelsD
a girl becoming a woman3
Inspiration sources, such as a surface design system called ______, are still rooted in tradition.
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ubiB
uliC
luiD
ilu4
Who is the artist of the painting above?
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Julie BiigaB
Julie MehretuC
Julie ByeriD
Julie Kikaku5
What is nkanda?
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the West African word for “Force Publique”B
the vigor of the initiateC
initiation rights6
What is depicted above?
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nlo byeriB
biiga dollC
bwami dollD
blolo bla7
What major change took place with the arrival of contemporary African art?
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more textiles and less sculptureB
brighter, bolder colorsC
adoption of modern materialsD
none of the above8
What does the other world spouse represent?
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the highest marks of beautyB
having childrenC
being marriedD
all of the above9
What do the exaggerated features of a biiga doll represent?
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prosperityB
wealthC
fertility and healthD
wisdom10
What are ancestors regarded as?
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the guide to your personal pathB
guardians for those left on earthC
wise spiritsD
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