Art Of Ancient Africa

21 August 2022
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All of the following are examples of royal regalia, except:
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B
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Slip is an artistic technique in which _____________________
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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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What is royal regalia?
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Jewels, scepters, and other artifacts of the reigning royal family.
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In Jenne art, figures were _________________
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polished, covered with a red clay slip, and fired at low temperatures.
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What was found at Igbo Ukwu?
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evidence for copper alloy or bronze casting in Sub Saharan Africa.
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By the ninth century, _________ became an economic and religious force in West and North Africa. The change greatly influenced Jenne architecture and culture.
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Islam
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The discovery of the Blombos cave suggests _________________
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that abstract thought in humans occurred much earlier than once thought.
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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?
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Royal and religious regalia figures were mostly made of terracotta.
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_____________ is an ancient African location that archeologists believe was first settled in 200BC. At this location, archeologists have found examples of small figures and Islamic architecture.
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Jenne
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In the Kongo Kingdom, textiles were ____________________
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used in funerary rituals and as a form of currency.
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Which site is believed to have been the site of an ancient elite burial and shrine?
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Igbo Ukwu
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Africa is often termed "___________________" because of the examples of advanced development found by archeologists.
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the cradle of art and civilization