Module 7: Early Africa to the Middle Ages

Question 1

Which technical processes of metalworking does this Igbo-Ukwu vessel demonstrate?
a. Casting
b. Stamping
c. Roping
d. All of the above

Answer 1

d. All of the above

Question 2

Which river system gave rise to early West African civilizations and cultures?
a. Hausa River
b. Niger River
c. Yoruba River
d. Nile River

Answer 2

b. Niger River

Question 3

What is NOT ture about Nok sculptures?
a. Solid core
b. Made using a coiling method
c. Exaggerated facial features
d. Holes for aesthetic and temperature-regulating purposes

Answer 3

a. Solid core

Question 4

Historic Benin Kingdom plaques demonstrate the following:
a. Christianity
b. Islam
c. Animus beliefs
d. Roman influence

Answer 4

c. Animus beliefs

Question 5

The Ife sculptures were associated with which ethnic group in West Africa?
a. Igbo
b. Djenne
c. Yoruba
d. Benin

Answer 5

c. Yoruba