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1.
A design that repeats a motif over and over is called a:
1. A.Pattern
2. B.Rhythm
3. C.Harmony
4. D.Focal point
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Answer: A Pattern
2.
A mural is a:
1. A.Sketchbook
2. B.Small sculpture
3. C.Clay pot
4. D.Painting on wall
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Answer: D Painting on wall
3.
A sculpture that moves or has kinetic parts is called:
1. A.Static
2. B.Relief sculpture
3. C.Mobile
4. D.Environmental sculpture
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Answer: C Mobile
4.
A work of art that serves both aesthetic and practical purposes is called:
1. A.Performance art
2. B.Kinetic art
3. C.Applied art
4. D.Conceptual art
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Answer: A Performance art
5.
An art that depends on time and live action is:
1. A.Textile art
2. B.Graffiti
3. C.Performance art
4. D.Still life painting
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Answer: C Performance art
6.
In art, a harmonious design is created by using:
1. A.Large shapes
2. B.Similar elements
3. C.Clashing colours
4. D.Conflicting patterns
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Answer: B Similar elements
7.
In art, the term 'focal point' refers to:
1. A.The area of greatest interest
2. B.The background area
3. C.The edge of the frame
4. D.The secondary object
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Answer: A The area of greatest interest
8.
In colour theory, complementary colours are located where?
1. A.Near the centre
2. B.Opposite on the colour wheel
3. C.Next to each other
4. D.In the same family
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Answer: B Opposite on the colour wheel
9.
In drawing, a vanishing point is used to create?
1. A.Pattern
2. B.Emphasis
3. C.Unity
4. D.Depth and perspective
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Answer: A Pattern
10.
In Nigerian art, masks are primarily used for:
1. A.Festivals and rituals
2. B.School performance
3. C.Toy making
4. D.Decoration
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Answer: A Festivals and rituals
11.
In painting, a 'warm' colour palette consists of:
1. A.White, grey, black
2. B.Yellow, orange, red
3. C.Brown, navy, silver
4. D.Blue, green, violet
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Answer: B Yellow, orange, red
12.
In traditional Nigerian art, wall paintings are commonly found in:
1. A.Palaces and shrines
2. B.Hospitals
3. C.Warehouses
4. D.Banks
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Answer: A Palaces and shrines
13.
In traditional Nigerian pottery, which material is most commonly used?
1. A.Paper
2. B.Glass
3. C.Clay
4. D.Metal
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Answer: C Clay
14.
The application of wax to resist dye in textile design is called:
1. A.Stencilling
2. B.Tie-dye
3. C.Batik
4. D.Appliqué
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Answer: C Batik
15.
The arrangement of visual elements to create a sense of oneness is called:
1. A.Variety
2. B.Emphasis
3. C.Dominance
4. D.Unity
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Answer: D Unity
16.
The classification of art into functional and non-functional depends on:
1. A.The tools used
2. B.The purpose it serves
3. C.Its size
4. D.The colour applied
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Answer: B The purpose it serves
17.
The manipulation of clay to form pots and vessels is known as:
1. A.Modelling
2. B.Throwing
3. C.Casting
4. D.Embossing
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Answer: B Throwing
18.
The process of adding materials onto a surface in art is called:
1. A.Additive
2. B.Additive
3. C.Collage
4. D.Subtractive
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Answer: B Additive
19.
The process of building up a sculpture with soft materials is known as:
1. A.Casting
2. B.Subtracting
3. C.Assembling
4. D.Modelling
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Answer: D Modelling
20.
The process of forming a sculpture by removing material is called:
1. A.Moddelling
2. B.Glazing
3. C.Carving
4. D.Casting
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Answer: A Moddelling
21.
The process of melting metal and pouring it into a mold is called:
1. A.Casting
2. B.Forging
3. C.Carving
4. D.Welding
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Answer: A Casting
22.
The process of shaping clay by hand without using a wheel is called?
1. A.Hand building
2. B.Throwing
3. C.Glazing
4. D.Casting
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Answer: A Hand building
23.
The term 'composition' in art refers to?
1. A.The arrangement of visual elements
2. B.The medium used
3. C.Subject of the art
4. D.The colour palette
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Answer: C Subject of the art
24.
The term "still life" in painting refers to:
1. A.Landscapes with no movement
2. B.Portraits of people standing still
3. C.Arrangements of inanimate objects
4. D.Painting of dead bodies
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Answer: C Arrangements of inanimate objects
25.
The Yoruba people are most associated with which type of traditional art?
1. A.Terracotta sculpture
2. B.Weaving Aso-Oke
3. C.Wall painting
4. D.Bronze casting
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Answer: B Weaving Aso-Oke
26.
What are the three primary colours?
1. A.Red, Yellow, Blue
2. B.Red, White, Black
3. C.Orange, Green, Violet
4. D.Red, Green, Blue
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Answer: A Red, Yellow, Blue
27.
What artistic skill is required to blend colours smoothly in a painting?
1. A.Colour blocking
2. B.Cross-hatching
3. C.Rendering
4. D.Pointillism
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Answer: C Rendering
28.
What does the term "medium" refer in art?
1. A.A type of balance
2. B.The material used
3. C.A spiritual guide
4. D.The mood of a painting
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Answer: B The material used
29.
What element of design refers to the lightness or darkness of a colour?
1. A.Value
2. B.Tone
3. C.Texture
4. D.Hue
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Answer: A Value
30.
What is a 'palette' in painting?
1. A.A shading technique
2. B.A brush cleaner
3. C.A board for mixing colours
4. D.A type of frame
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Answer: C A board for mixing colours
31.
What is the art term for a preliminary sketch or plan?
1. A.Thumbnail
2. B.Prototype
3. C.Composition
4. D.Draft
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Answer: A Thumbnail
32.
What is the artistic term for a structured path for the viewer's eye to follow?
1. A.Direction
2. B.Texture
3. C.Movement
4. D.Proportion
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Answer: C Movement
33.
What is the difference between fine art and applied art?
1. A.Fine art is decorative; applied art is functional
2. B.Fine art is modern; applied art is ancient
3. C.Fine art is for children; applied art is for adults
4. D.Fine art is expensive; applied art is cheap
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Answer: A Fine art is decorative; applied art is functional
34.
What is the function of perspective in drawing?
1. A.To flatten the image
2. B.To depict spatial depth
3. C.To show emotion
4. D.To add texture
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Answer: B To depict spatial depth
35.
What is the main function of a kiln in ceramics?
1. A.Clay sourcing
2. B.Colour mixing
3. C.Clay hardening
4. D.Surface glazing
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Answer: C Clay hardening
36.
What is the name of the decorative art using beads in traditional Nigerian culture?
1. A.Adinkra
2. B.Beadwork
3. C.Quilting
4. D.Embroidery
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Answer: B Beadwork
37.
What is the term for art made from small pieces of glass or tile?
1. A.Collage
2. B.Fresco
3. C.Relief
4. D.Mosaic
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Answer: D Mosaic
38.
What is the term for artwork that uses letters or words as main element?
1. A.Word art
2. B.Typography
3. C.Letterform art
4. D.Calligraphy
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Answer: B Typography
39.
What is the term for colours next to each other on the colour wheel?
1. A.Split complementary
2. B.Triadic
3. C.Complementary
4. D.Analogous
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Answer: D Analogous
40.
What is the term for texture that is suggested but not physically felt?
1. A.Real texture
2. B.Surface texture
3. C.Actual texture
4. D.Simulated texture
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Answer: D Simulated texture
41.
What is the use of tints and shades in a painting primarily meant to show?
1. A.Saturation
2. B.Hue
3. C.Value
4. D.Temperature
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Answer: C Value
42.
What kind of sculpture is created by assembling different found objects?
1. A.Relief
2. B.Carving
3. C.Mosaic
4. D.Assemblage
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Answer: D Assemblage
43.
What principle of art involves differences that create visual interest?
1. A.Contrast
2. B.Emphasis
3. C.Harmony
4. D.Balance
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Answer: A Contrast
44.
What technique is primarily used in producing bronze sculptures in Benin art?
1. A.Glazing
2. B.Wood carving
3. C.Stone sculpting
4. D.Lost-wax casting
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Answer: D Lost-wax casting
45.
What technique is used to create repeated patterns on fabric?
1. A.Stippling
2. B.Etching
3. C.Blending
4. D.Block printing
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Answer: D Block printing
46.
What type of line suggests movement and energy in art?
1. A.Vertical
2. B.Horizontal
3. C.Diagonal
4. D.Static
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Answer: C Diagonal
47.
Which art principle is applied to make certain parts stand out in a composition?
1. A.Rhythm
2. B.Emphasis
3. C.Balance
4. D.Unity
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Answer: B Emphasis
48.
Which craft involves carving and hollowing wood to create utensils or sculptures?
1. A.Wood painting
2. B.Wood carving
3. C.Wood turning
4. D.Wood burning
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Answer: B Wood carving
49.
Which element of design is essential in drawing contour lines?
1. A.Line
2. B.Shape
3. C.Form
4. D.Space
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Answer: A Line
50.
Which is a craft commonly practised in Northern Nigeria?
1. A.Glass blowing
2. B.Stone mosaic
3. C.Stained glass
4. D.Leather work
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Answer: D Leather work
51.
Which material is most common in Yoruba traditional sculpture?
1. A.Stone
2. B.Beads
3. C.Metal
4. D.Terracotta
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Answer: D Terracotta
52.
Which medium is commonly used for charcoal drawing?
1. A.Oil paint
2. B.Charcoal sticks
3. C.Graphite
4. D.Ink
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Answer: B Charcoal sticks
53.
Which Nigerian city is historically famous for bronze casting?
1. A.Ilorin
2. B.Zaria
3. C.Ibadan
4. D.Benin
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Answer: D Benin
54.
Which Nigerian ethnic group is associated with the famous Nok terracotta?
1. A.Nok
2. B.Ibibio
3. C.Hausa
4. D.Tiv
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Answer: A Nok
55.
Which Nigerian ethnic group is associated with Uli body painting?
1. A.Hausa
2. B.Tiv
3. C.Igbo
4. D.Ibibio
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Answer: C Igbo
56.
Which Nigerian textile technique uses resist dyeing to create patterns?
1. A.Uli
2. B.Aso-Oke
3. C.Tie-dye
4. D.Embroidery
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Answer: C Tie-dye
57.
Which Nigerian tribe is known for using bronze to create royal sculptures?
1. A.Nupe
2. B.Yoruba
3. C.Benin
4. D.Fulani
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Answer: A Nupe
58.
Which of the following art forms is considered two-dimensional?
1. A.Textile weaving
2. B.Pottery
3. C.Sculpture
4. D.Painting
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Answer: D Painting
59.
Which of the following art movements focused on light and quick brushstrokes?
1. A.Cubism
2. B.Abstract Expressionism
3. C.Impressionism
4. D.Surrealism
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Answer: C Impressionism
60.
Which of the following careers is closely associated with applied arts?
1. A.Sculptor
2. B.Musician
3. C.Fashion designer
4. D.Dancer
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Answer: C Fashion designer
61.
Which of the following is a subtractive sculptural process?
1. A.Modelling
2. B.Carving
3. C.Welding
4. D.Casting
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Answer: B Carving
62.
Which of the following is an example of ephemeral art?
1. A.Mosaic
2. B.Mural
3. C.Bronze statue
4. D.Ice sculpture
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Answer: D Ice sculpture
63.
Which of the following is classified under performing arts?
1. A.Dance
2. B.Architecture
3. C.Painting
4. D.Ceramics
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Answer: A Dance
64.
Which of the following processes is used in textile printing?
1. A.Silkscreening
2. B.Embossing
3. C.Carving
4. D.Casting
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Answer: A Silkscreening
65.
Which of these is NOT a type of art?
1. A.Performing art
2. B.Ethical art
3. C.Culinary art
4. D.Visual art
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Answer: B Ethical art
66.
Which primary colour is not used to make green?
1. A.Red
2. B.Yellow
3. C.None
4. D.Blue
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Answer: A Red
67.
Which principle ensures a sense of visual stability in artwork?
1. A.Balance
2. B.Proportion
3. C.Movement
4. D.Contrast
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Answer: A Balance
68.
Which principle is concerned with the repetition of elements to create harmony?
1. A.Balance
2. B.Variety
3. C.Rhythm
4. D.Unity
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Answer: C Rhythm
69.
Which principle of design involves the repetition of elements to create movement?
1. A.Rhythm
2. B.Balance
3. C.Unity
4. D.Variety
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Answer: A Rhythm
70.
Which technique is most suitable for creating texture in a drawing?
1. A.Outlining
2. B.Blending
3. C.Hatching
4. D.Blocking
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Answer: C Hatching
71.
Which technique uses wax to resist dye on cloth?
1. A.Quilting
2. B.Batik
3. C.Tie-dye
4. D.To say
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Answer: B Batik
72.
Which traditional Nigerian art uses symbolic drawings often on the body or walls?
1. A.Adinkra
2. B.Batik
3. C.Uli
4. D.Nsibidi
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Answer: C Uli
73.
Which traditional Nigerian craft involves embossing leather for decoration?
1. A.Batik
2. B.Weaving
3. C.Pottery
4. D.Leather tooling
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Answer: D Leather tooling
74.
Which type of balance is achieved when both sides of a composition are identical?
1. A.Symmetrical
2. B.Vertical
3. C.Radial
4. D.Asymmetrical
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Answer: A Symmetrical
75.
Which type of sculpture projects from a flat background but remains attached to it?
1. A.Full round
2. B.Subtractive
3. C.Relief
4. D.Assembly
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Answer: C Relief

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