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Art of Ancient Africa Answers

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The discovery of the Blombos cave suggests _________________

A
copper alloy or bronze casting were first used in Sub Saharan Africa.
B
Islam became an economic and religious force in West and North Africa.
C
that abstract thought in humans occurred much earlier than once thought.
D
the French colonies were taken over before the third or fourth centuries.
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Africa is often termed “___________________” because of the examples of advanced development found by archeologists.

A
the beginning of human history
B
the location of artistic development
C
the heart of Islam
D
the cradle of art and civilization
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In 1491, King Nzinga converted the Kongo Kingdom to Christianity. Which of the following was not true in the Kongo Kingdom after 1491?

A
Trade between the Kongo and neighboring nations was solidified.
B
The wealth of the Kongos increased dramatically.
C
Royal and religious regalia figures were mostly made of terracotta.
D
The increased trade led to an further production in textiles and regalia.
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What is royal regalia?

A
Jewels, scepters, and other artifacts of the reigning royal family.
B
Processed thin, smooth and durable animal hide used in the pre-printing age for written works.
C
Any type of royal clothing which has been individually created to display deity.
D
A thin lay based liquid which is used in the production of ceramics as either a glue to hold pieces together, or as a paint.
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In Jenne art, figures were _________________

A
polished.
B
covered with a red clay slip.
C
fired at low temperatures.
D
all of the above.

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