Ind Am and Asian MCQs

Which statement best describes the purposee of a Kongo power figure

• used as a container for medical herbs and substances
• served as a spiritual gaurdian to resolve conflicts and enforce oaths
• decorative piece signifying the wealth of a Kongo chief
• represented a diety in the Kongo pantheon

Despite their difference in size what do the Ikenga figures all represent?

• Agressive Male Animals
• Feared Ancient Deities
• Well Known Political Figures
• Agressive Female Animals

The cloth panel and ears of the elephant mask represents ___

• royalty and power
• ancestral power
• spiritual power
• royalty

Where did the Maize Cob come from?

• Underground in the Caracas Temple
• Secret Garden in temple of Cuszco
• Near the Montevideo Temple
• The chest in the royals room of temple Cuszco

The Maize cob is one of only ____ of these small sculptures still in Existence.

• one
• two
• three
• four

Angkor Wat is located in which country?

• Cambodia
• Thailand
• Vietnam
• Laos

Angkor Wat was originally built as a temple dedicated to which deity?

• Vishnu
• Brahma
• shiva
• Ganesha

What were stupas orignated as?

• a symbol of respect for the current leader
• a place of ceremonial activites
• place of residence for kings
• burial mounds for kings

What is the Todai-ji famous for

• Tea Ceremonies
• Zen mediation
• Giant Buddha statue
• Samurai sword-making

Which emperor commisioned the construction of Tadai-ji in Nara, Japan

• Emperor Kammu
• Emperor Tenji
• Emperor Shomu