General Knowledge in Art

Question 1

1Nok terracotta heads are noted for

Hard

A. abstract cubes B. bronze material C. elaborate hairstyles and pierced eyes D. gold leaf

Question 2

2The Ghanaian craft of making pots from clay is

Easy

A. weaving B. casting C. carving D. pottery (ceramics)

Question 3

3The method of casting metal using a wax model is the

Easy

A. appliqué B. lost wax (cire perdue) process C. slip casting D. repoussé

Question 4

4The Benin bronzes of Nigeria were made by

Easy

A. the lost-wax casting method B. weaving C. carving stone D. painting

Question 5

5The Adinkra symbol "Gye Nyame" means

Easy

A. strength B. unity C. wisdom D. except God

Question 6

6Ife and Benin are famous for their ancient

Easy

A. basket weaving B. kente weaving C. bronze and brass castings D. glass beads

Question 7

7The Adinkra symbol "Dwennimmen" (ram's horns) represents

Easy

A. death B. war C. wealth D. humility and strength

Question 8

8The Adinkra symbol "Dwennimmen" (ram's horns) stands for

Medium

A. humility and strength B. beauty only C. greed D. war

Question 9

9Adinkra symbols are traditionally stamped on cloth using

Easy

A. brushes only B. metal moulds C. computers D. carved calabash stamps

Question 10

10The chi wara antelope headdress is associated with the

Medium

A. Asante B. Bamana (Bambara) of Mali C. Yoruba D. Ewe