Buildings/Temples
Indigenous Americas Objects
Masks
Africa Objects
100
The observatory at Machu Picchu is believed to have been used for
tracking astronomical events
100
The king, shown in this Ndop, is normally shown in the prime of life aka ____________.
idealized
100
The Chokwe Pwo mask is similar to the Mende Bundu mask in that both
celebrate the powers of womanhood
100
The work shown fulfills which of the following functions?
It conveys a historical narrative.
200
The Coyolxauhqui Stone was placed at the foot of the Templo Mayor staircase in order to communicate to the Mexica audience that the goddess...
had been thoroughly humiliated and defeated
200
The variety of t’oqapu designs covering the All-T’oqapu tunic indicates they're used for....
royal and religious people.
200
These masks, worn by the Bamileke, were used for what purpose?
Dances and rituals by the elite for the king and to show their wealth and status
200
The artist who created the Benin bronze wall plaque from Oba’s palace used which of the following techniques to show the importance of the Oba?
Hierarchical scale
300
The annual preservation of the structure does which of the following?
Engages all members of the community in a social activity
300
What are the materials used to make this work attributed to Cotsiogo (Cadzi Cody)?
Elk hide and pigment and stencils
300
Including both animal and human forms on this mask aids in conveying what idea?
The transformation of the wearer
300
How does the plaque demonstrate continuity with Benin tradition?
It documents the history of the obas or kings.
400
The stone masonry at Machu Picchu employed socketing, a structural technique that
protected against damage caused by earthquakes and other harsh natural weather.
400
The designs used for San Ildefonso black-on-black pottery reflects the influence of which of the following traditions?
Prehistoric pottery designs found at a dig site.
400
the glossy black patina of these masks' surfaces represents...
the idealized beauty of smooth and glistening dark skin
400
Fang byeri figures such as the work shown were intended to function as
tailsmans / guardians over reliquaries
500
The detail of a stone wall demonstrates Inka expertise with what kind of masonry?
Ashlar Masonry
500
Photograph © The Cleveland Museum of Art
The material and shape of object shown from Chavín de Huántar indicates its likely function as a
nose ornament belonging to a high-ranking individual
500
This work is attributed to what group of people?
Mende Peoples
500
This work can be identified as...
an Nkisi n’kondi power figure created by the Kongo peoples