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Indigenous and Mississippian Art History Quiz

Indigenous And Mississippian Art History Quiz

Explore the rich traditions of Native American Art through this focused study. Engage with key artistic practices and cultural influences that define this unique art form. Ideal for learners seeking to understand and appreciate...

Questions: 18 | Attempts: 10 | Last updated: Aug 4, 2025

Sample Question 1
Who is the artist of the painting Adoration of the Magi, and what unique representation is seen in the portrayal of the African Wise King?

Michelangelo; The African Wise King is portrayed with Chinese cultural symbols.

Leonardo da Vinci; The African Wise King is depicted as a Persian merchant.

Vasco Fernandes, Adoration of the Magi, 1501-1506 (Renaissance), Portuguese. Oil on wood The African Wise King is portrayed as a Brazilian, dressed in renaissance clothing but with accessories such as feathers, bone, shells, etc. He is carrying long arrow w/black fletching, particular to a tribe in Brazil.

Giovanni Bellini; The African Wise King is depicted wearing traditional African attire.

Sample Question 2
Which ancient city, abandoned before European arrival, was the largest and most powerful of all Mississippian centers around A.D. 1150?

L. K. Townsend, Cahokia, 1100-1450, Illinois, Mississippian Culture. Abandoned by the time Europeans arrived, largest and most powerful of all Mississippian centers around A.D. 1150. Monk's Mound in the background. Ball games played in the city square. It was a thriving city w/ about 30,000 people.

Ani, Turkey, Armenian Kingdom. Abandoned around the 14th century, had churches, palaces, and fortifications.

Petra, Jordan, Nabatean Kingdom. Abandoned in the 7th century, known for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system.

Machu Picchu, Peru, Inca Civilization. Abandoned around 1572, it was a royal estate with agricultural terraces and temples.

Sample Question 3
During which time period were the Hopewell Platform Effigy Pipes created?

Ancestral Puebloan Period, A.D. 1 to 1300

Woodland Period, 1000 B.C. to A.D. 100

Mississippian Period, A.D. 800 to 1600

Hopewell Platform Effigy Pipes, Hopewell Period, 200 B.C. to A.D. 400. These pipes are considered luxury items and placed in tombs, given as gifts, traded, etc.