Similar to Masks and Sculptures Made in the Twentieth Century

question 52

Multiple Choice

Similar to masks and sculptures made in the twentieth century, the Zoomorphic Head discovered in Angola is significant because ________________.

• A) it is the oldest representational sculpture from central Africa
• B) of its unusual surface patterning and decoration
• C) it is the oldest woodcarving from central Africa
• D) it demonstrates the technical skills of Kongo culture

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Definitions:

Red Algae

A large group of algae known for their reddish color, which is caused by phycoerythrin; they are mostly marine and play a role in coral reef ecosystems.

Serial Endosymbiosis Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that the organelles of eukaryotic cells, such as mitochondria and chloroplasts, originated as symbiotic relationships between separate prokaryotic organisms.

Purple Bacteria

A group of photosynthetic bacteria that utilize bacteriochlorophyll for energy, contributing to the sulfur cycle in some aquatic environments.

Mycelium

The mass of branched, thread-like filaments that make up the vegetative part of fungi.