1. Art historians characterize the ancient art period in Africa, which began about 1,800 BCE, by:
a) An emphasis on the human body through the use of sculpture
b) An emphasis on geometric forms
c) An emphasis on landscape painting on cave walls
d) An emphasis on naturalism
2. Which of the following is NOT true of kente cloth?
a) It was woven primarily by men.
b) It was considered fit for royals.
c) It dates back to the Ashanti Kingdom in 17th century Ghana.
d) It is of a uniform coloration.
3. Mosaics produced during the pre-Colonial African period, in the form of butterfly wings or types of colored sand, were popular in:
a) sub-Saharan Africa
b) West Africa
c) Egypt
d) Along the Horn of Africa
4. Given how diverse ancient African societies were, there are no commonalities in the art they produced.
a) True
b) False
5. What objects have archaeologists discovered about prehistoric humans in Africa?
a) Jewelry made of shells
b) Broken glass panes
c) Hair combs
d) Beautiful beds
