Quiz on African Art

How long have people in Africa been making art?

• 500 years

• 1,000 years

• 6,000 years

• 10,000 years

What is a common feature of African masks?

• They are made of paper

• They are decorated

• They are used daily

• They are always flat

What materials are used in African jewelry?

• Plastic and glass

• Shells, metal, and gemstones

• Rubber and ceramic

• Wood and paper

What do African artists also weave?

• Bamboo

• Plastic strips

• Metal wires

• Cloth

What is the oldest African art found on?

• Clay tablets

• Wood panels

• Canvas

• Rocks and in caves

What are some masks painted with?

• Bright colors

• Watercolors

• Invisible ink

• Oil paints

What special use did most African art have?

• Tools and furniture were considered art

• Only for decoration

• For scientific purposes

• For international trade

What do some masks represent?

• Maps

• Animal faces

• Famous people

• Historical events