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NAME: ___________________ DATE: ________________________
Traditional African Art

1. Give some examples of rocky and wooden African art.
_ Traditional African art includes masks, statues, and paintings. The earliest known stone art is a carving of giraffes
on rocks found in Dabous, Niger. Wood was used to make expressive masks, figures, doors, and ornaments.
2. Can you name the African ancient kingdoms that made rocky and wooden arts?
The earliest known stone art is a carving of giraffes found in Dabous, Niger, which dates back to 6,500 BCE.
African stone art is the earliest form of traditional African art. Dan civilization was also good enough in wooden art. During
the 17th through 19th centuries, the ancient Kuba Kingdom was well known for creating wooden artwork and decorations.
3. Ceremonial masks were created by which African culture? And what are the materials they use to make ceremonial
masks?
Dan of present-day Ivory Coast, created ceremonial masks made of solid wood and decorated with gold, copper, silver, and
cowrie shells.
4. What are Ndops? Who had them made? For what purpose?
Around 1700 CE, the Kuba King introduced a new type of wooden sculpture called an Ndop. Ndops are wooden carvings
that were created to represent the king and elements of his personality.
Later kings had their own Ndops made to create their own legacy Ndop of King Mishe miShyaang mambul.
5. How traditional African rock and wooden art have an impact on its culture.
Traditional African rock and wooden art serve as a dynamic and integral aspect of cultural expression,
spiritual practices, and social cohesion within African communities. These art forms continue to play a
vital role in connecting past traditions with contemporary life, fostering a sense of identity and pride
among various ethnic groups across the continent.
 Let’s explore some examples of
the Traditional Metallic Art of the civilizations in
West Africa, “Nigeria and Benin”.

 Bronze artwork was used throughout the Kingdom Benin in the 16th and 17th centuries. Artists of Benin created very
detailed representations of their culture using advanced bronze and copper smelting and refined them.
 The artwork that was created during the rise of the Kingdom of Benin is among the most detailed and impressive
representations of Ancient African culture on the continent.
6. List some facts about the Benin Kingdom. Such as Location and Artwork etc.
The Benin Kingdom, also known as the Kingdom of Benin, was located in what is now southern Nigeria. Artists of Benin created
very detailed representations of their culture using advanced bronze and copper smelting and refined them.
7. What is the modern name of Yoruba civilization? What evidence shows that they were aware of the use of bronze metal?
The Yoruba civilization in present-day Nigeria and Benin took metal smelting art to a higher level. Like the Igbo Ukwu and Nok,
the Ife also used metal to represent various aspects of their culture, society, and government. Ife is an ancient Yoruba city in
the southwestern part of Nigeria.
8. What are the materials used to make Iyoba Mask? And why did they use many materials?
Copper, Iron, and Ivory were used in making Iyoba Mask. It shows their advancement and awareness in using various metals.
9. What has been shown in Ife bronze Art?
Ife bronze art has detail that is shown in the facial features of the subjects. Ancient Africa shows scenes of the everyday of the
people of the time and is an important source of historical information.
West African Islamic Civilizations

1. Complete the timeline: List the progression of Islam across Africa as stated in the text on the timeline.
Egypt and North Senegal to Sudan Mali

Africa
2. List five geographical features that Mansa Musa would have crossed during his journey.
Sahara Desert – River Niger – Atlas Mountains - Red Sea – Arabian Desert.
3. Compare the two ancient citiest in Mali Kingdoms using different elements.
The elements *Timbuktu * Djenne
1- It had three great mosques. Djenné has been occupied since

Djingarey Ber, Sankore and Sidi 250 BCE and became a market
Yahia and the Koranic Sankore centre along the trans-Saharan
University. gold trade routes of the 13th to
14th century.
2- Timbuktu became wealthy from It has traditional mud houses

the gold trade of the 14th and large mosques made by mud
century. from the nearby river.
3- Timbuktu was a prominent city It was a great place of culture

and cultural center. and Heritage.
4. How has the Djenne mosque preserved its shape so far?
Its traditional mud houses and its large mosques make use of the local materials of mud from the nearby river (Niger
River). Each year these traditional mosques are refreshed. With a community effort, teams of builders bring fresh mud
plaster to reinforce the walls of the structure.
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REVISION FOR EXAM

NAME: _ DATE: ______

Traditional African Art

 Let’s explore some examples of

the Traditional Metallic Art of the civilizations in

West Africa, “Nigeria and Benin”.

9. What has been shown in Ife bronze Art?

West African Islamic Civilizations

Egypt and North Senegal to Sudan Mali

The elements Timbuktu Djenne

1- It had three great mosques. Djenné has been occupied since

2- Timbuktu became wealthy from It has traditional mud houses

3- Timbuktu was a prominent city It was a great place of culture

4. How has the Djenne mosque preserved its shape so far?

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