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Hello, you are welcome to the Merosa CCA exam. This is a general exam module for Cultural and Creative Arts for Merosa Academy (JSS 3). This exam is meant to help students (in Junior Secondary School 3) practice questions relating to topics in Arts, craft and others.

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1.
What material is used for making calabash?
A.
rubber tree
B.
cucumber
C.
monsary
D.
calabash
E.
gourds
Reveal Answer
gourds
2.
What is the function of a gallery?
A.
to damage artworks
B.
to hide artworks
C.
to exhibit artworks for sale
D.
to repair artworks
E.
to produce artworks
Reveal Answer
to exhibit artworks for sale
3.
The following media were used by the traditional Nigerian artists except___________.
A.
wood
B.
clay
C.
stone
D.
oil colour
E.
bronze
Reveal Answer
oil colour
4.
The oldest of all cultural art history in Nigeria is ______________
A.
Igbo Ukwu
B.
Benin
C.
Esie
D.
Ife
E.
Nok
Reveal Answer
Nok
5.
Nigerian traditional arts are majorly _____________ dimensional.
A.
three
B.
two
C.
four
D.
six
E.
one
Reveal Answer
three
6.
Upper case in lettering is also known as ________..
A.
capital letter
B.
types of letter
C.
medium letter
D.
small letter
E.
modern letter
Reveal Answer
capital letter
7.
The area of actual object represented in art that receives the greatest amount of light is called________.
A.
high light
B.
illuminated light
C.
brighter light
D.
great light
E.
dark light
Reveal Answer
high light
8.
Fine art is a branch of ____________..
A.
liberal art
B.
performing art
C.
music
D.
folk art
E.
visual art
Reveal Answer
visual art
9.
Hides is leather from____________.
A.
amphibians
B.
birds
C.
elephant
D.
reptile
E.
cow
Reveal Answer
cow
10.
The balance of light and shade in a picture is termed__________.
A.
frolic
B.
shading
C.
shemato
D.
chiaroscuro
E.
conjure
Reveal Answer
chiaroscuro
11.
Which class of colour cannot be obtained from the mixture of other colours?
A.
Secondary
B.
Primary
C.
Complementary
D.
Analogous
E.
Tertiary
Reveal Answer
Primary
12.
Who is a renown potter among the following artists?
A.
Lamidi Fakeye
B.
Ben Enwonwu
C.
Ladi Kwali
D.
Mrs. Ugbodaga Nzu
E.
Sola Johnson
Reveal Answer
Ladi Kwali
13.
The process of using yam to produce design is known as________________.
A.
shading
B.
dancing
C.
drawing
D.
print making
E.
knitting
Reveal Answer
print making
14.
which of these Nigeria town cannot be associated with traditional weaving?
A.
Akwete
B.
Oyo
C.
Okene
D.
Minna
E.
Iseyin
Reveal Answer
Oyo
15.
The surface quality of an object refers to__________.
A.
texture
B.
skin
C.
body
D.
feather
E.
surface
Reveal Answer
texture
16.
The method of decorating calabash with red hot metal is known as ____________.
A.
carving
B.
scorching
C.
stripping
D.
engraving
E.
scarping
Reveal Answer
scorching
17.
One of the following is a set of primary colour.
A.
Green, gray, blue
B.
White, black, yellow
C.
Brown, violet, orange
D.
Red, blue, white
E.
Yellow, red, blue
Reveal Answer
Yellow, red, blue
18.
Which of the following is the ODD one out?
A.
Poster
B.
Pencil
C.
Acrylic
D.
Govach
E.
Pastel
Reveal Answer
Govach
19.
Another name for colour is ________.
A.
tempera colour
B.
acrylic colour
C.
water colour
D.
poster colour
E.
hue
Reveal Answer
hue
20.
Which of Nigerian culture is known for bronze plaques making?
A.
Tsoede culture
B.
Owo culture
C.
Nok culture
D.
Ife culture
E.
Benin Culture
Reveal Answer
Benin Culture
21.
A tool for spreading ink over a silk screen is known as__________.
A.
tjanting
B.
spatula
C.
brush
D.
squegee
E.
palette
Reveal Answer
squegee
22.
The bronze casting process used by the artists in both Benin and Ife is ___________ process.
A.
Brass-beaten
B.
magical
C.
saved-wax
D.
cire-perdue
E.
run-off method
Reveal Answer
cire-perdue
23.
'H' is one of the most grades of pencil used by artist.
A.
Ham
B.
Hack
C.
Higher
D.
Hard
E.
Haltch
Reveal Answer
Hard
24.
Geometrical motifs are basically form out of __________________.
A.
animals
B.
basic shapes
C.
plants
D.
flowers
E.
planetary bodies
Reveal Answer
flowers
25.
Nature drawing is the drawing of __________.
A.
man- made objects
B.
natural objects
C.
landscape drawing
D.
figure drawing
E.
silhouette
Reveal Answer
natural objects
26.
A drawing which a human being poses for an artist to draw is called__________
A.
still life drawing
B.
model drawing
C.
life drawing
D.
nature drawing
E.
posing drawing
Reveal Answer
life drawing
27.
Caustic Soda is one of the materials used in ________.
A.
print making
B.
tie and dye
C.
drawing
D.
ceramics
E.
collage
Reveal Answer
tie and dye
28.
Paper pulps in papier machee as slip is in____________.
A.
clay
B.
stone
C.
saw dust
D.
plasticine
E.
cement
Reveal Answer
clay
29.
A burnt clay sculpture is referred to as ___________________.
A.
terracotta
B.
bronze work
C.
maze
D.
burnt clay
E.
ceramics
Reveal Answer
terracotta
30.
Traditional masks from most tribes in West Africa are made or carved from____________.
A.
stone
B.
paper pulp
C.
clay
D.
Iroko
E.
ebony
Reveal Answer
ebony
31.
The following are materials motifs can be used to decorate except_____________________.
A.
carpets
B.
boarders
C.
school uniform
D.
wall paper
E.
powder
Reveal Answer
powder
32.
Another name called a wet on wet paint is ____________.
A.
collage
B.
mural
C.
glazing
D.
fresco
E.
papier machee
Reveal Answer
fresco
33.
The looting of art work in Berlin by the British expedition took place in________________.
A.
1959
B.
1877
C.
1859
D.
1897
E.
1987
Reveal Answer
1877
34.
A sculptor uses one of the following EXCEPT ________________.
A.
mallet
B.
axe
C.
tjanting
D.
gouge
E.
wood finish
Reveal Answer
tjanting
35.
The best place to display large works such as paintings is on ____________.
A.
the table
B.
the sealing
C.
the ground
D.
the wall
E.
the shelf
Reveal Answer
the wall
36.
What do you call a motif that appears less and smaller than the other motif?
A.
simple motif
B.
major motif
C.
abstract motif
D.
dominant motif
E.
subordinate motif
Reveal Answer
subordinate motif
37.
Linocut is a medium used in ________.
A.
textiles
B.
ceramics
C.
sculpture
D.
photography
E.
graphics
Reveal Answer
graphics
38.
Carving on doors and panels is termed________________.
A.
bas relief
B.
embossed relief
C.
modern relief
D.
high relief
E.
low relief
Reveal Answer
bas relief
39.
The process of incising patterns on calabash with knife is known as ____________.
A.
scarping
B.
stripping
C.
scorching
D.
carving
E.
engraving
Reveal Answer
engraving
40.
Materials for knitting are, EXCEPT one, identify it.
A.
Knitting pin
B.
Wool
C.
Axe
D.
Hook
E.
Thread
Reveal Answer
Axe
41.
The elements of art are listed below EXCEPT one.
A.
Textile
B.
Line
C.
Form
D.
Colour
E.
Studio
Reveal Answer
Studio
42.
Which of these colours is a complementary of green?
A.
Red
B.
Yellow
C.
White
D.
Black
E.
Blue
Reveal Answer
Red
43.
What colour can be mixed together to get a secondary colour ________________
A.
two colours
B.
four colours
C.
three colours
D.
two primary colours
E.
five colours
Reveal Answer
two primary colours
44.
Which of the following medium is for paper mache?
A.
Sand
B.
Starch
C.
Cement
D.
Clay
E.
Sawdust
Reveal Answer
Starch
45.
Hand written letters are referred to as __________________.
A.
Block
B.
Romans
C.
Script
D.
Pen letters
E.
free lettering
Reveal Answer
Script
46.
Papier machee is mostly used for ______ purpose
A.
religion
B.
music
C.
musical
D.
decoration
E.
drama
Reveal Answer
decoration
47.
Which of these cultural art histories is the oldest?
A.
Nupe
B.
Benin
C.
Ife culture
D.
Igbo-ukwu
E.
Nok
Reveal Answer
Nok
48.
Who discovered several bronze heads in Ife in 1910?
A.
Leo Frobenius
B.
Isaac Newton
C.
Aina Onabolu
D.
Michelangelo
E.
James Butler
Reveal Answer
Leo Frobenius
49.
One of the following is not an art tool.
A.
Poster
B.
key
C.
Cardboard
D.
Brush
E.
Colour
Reveal Answer
key
50.
Which of the following people was a renown carver?
A.
Aina Onablu
B.
Bruce Onobrakpeya
C.
Yusuf Grillo
D.
Ladi Kwali
E.
Lamidi Fakeye
Reveal Answer
Lamidi Fakeye
51.
The oldest museum in Nigeria is that of ________.
A.
Kaduna
B.
Lagos
C.
Ibadan
D.
Esie
E.
Jos
Reveal Answer
Esie
52.
The following are some of the functions of traditional arts except _______________.
A.
religious
B.
commemoration
C.
decoration
D.
income
E.
none of the item
Reveal Answer
none of the item
53.
Shading with dots is ______________.
A.
pointilism
B.
jointism
C.
dotism
D.
tonal value
E.
blurring
Reveal Answer
pointilism
54.
Aina Onabolu specialized mainly in _____________________.
A.
print making
B.
portrait painting
C.
carving
D.
sculpture making
E.
abstract painting
Reveal Answer
portrait painting
55.
What materials is best in painting?
A.
Brush, colour, paper
B.
Colour, biro, pad
C.
Ruler, pad, knife
D.
Slate, biro, brush
E.
Pen, pencil, book
Reveal Answer
Brush, colour, paper
56.
Repeat pattern is a term used in________.
A.
painting
B.
drama
C.
music
D.
drawing
E.
design
Reveal Answer
design
57.
Which of these represents man made drawing?
A.
Figure
B.
Landscape
C.
Imaginative
D.
Life drawing
E.
Still life
Reveal Answer
Still life
58.
The most sticking stone monument is ______________Staff.
A.
Woye Asiri
B.
Ori Olokun
C.
Wumunije
D.
Opa Oranmiyan
E.
Lafogido
Reveal Answer
Opa Oranmiyan
59.
Motif is ______________.
A.
colour of pallete
B.
unit of design
C.
dominant of art
D.
sculpture
E.
papier mache
Reveal Answer
unit of design
60.
One of the following artists is a popular Nigeria Newspaper cartoonist________.
A.
Jossy Ajiboye
B.
Banjo Igwillo
C.
Bruce Onobrakpeya
D.
Demas Nwoko
E.
Jimoh Buraimoh
Reveal Answer
Jossy Ajiboye
61.
Akinola Lasekan was known as a good ________________.
A.
writer
B.
art educator
C.
painter
D.
cartoonist
E.
potter
Reveal Answer
cartoonist
62.
One of these will require the use of an armature than a ________________.. mould.
A.
masks
B.
plates
C.
mug
D.
bust
E.
bowl
Reveal Answer
bust
63.
The bronze works from Ife and Benin were made through the __________.
A.
resist process
B.
embossing technique
C.
subtractive technique
D.
etching technique
E.
cireperdue process
Reveal Answer
cireperdue process
64.
Sculptural rendering of human figure without limbs and legs is called__________.
A.
torso
B.
lifeless
C.
stylization
D.
profile
E.
portrait
Reveal Answer
torso
65.
What is an exhibition done by one artist called?
A.
solo exhibition
B.
juried exhibition
C.
special exhibition
D.
commercial exhibition
E.
group exhibition
Reveal Answer
solo exhibition
66.
What is the medium used by Nok artists for their terracotta?
A.
clay
B.
Wood
C.
stone
D.
bronze
E.
alloy
Reveal Answer
clay
67.
It was the white that taught African how to produce beautiful artworks.
A.
false
B.
none of the above
C.
not sure
D.
50% true
E.
true
Reveal Answer
false
68.
The tone of one colour painting is ______________.
A.
polychrome
B.
collotone
C.
duochrome
D.
dono chrome
E.
monochrome
Reveal Answer
monochrome
69.
How do you prevent pastel works from smudging?
A.
by sprinkling water
B.
by covering
C.
by using brush
D.
by applying oil
E.
by using fixative
Reveal Answer
by using fixative
70.
Which of the sculptural materials is not for carving?
A.
Axe
B.
File
C.
Mallet
D.
Chisel
E.
Spatula
Reveal Answer
Spatula
71.
Traditional West Africa Sculptures are meant for?
A.
Ceremonies
B.
Wood warm
C.
Public display
D.
Worshipping idol
E.
Commercial
Reveal Answer
Worshipping idol
72.
Which of these is a branch of dramatic art?
A.
Painting
B.
Art
C.
Drawing
D.
Printing
E.
Dance
Reveal Answer
Dance
73.
Which of the following colour is common to purple and green?
A.
Green
B.
Blue
C.
White
D.
Yellow
E.
Red
Reveal Answer
Blue
74.
Archaeologists made their first discovery in Nok in the year________________.
A.
1914
B.
1960
C.
1916
D.
1946
E.
1929
Reveal Answer
1929
75.
What kind of light should be used during exhibition?
A.
Sunlight
B.
candle light
C.
torchlight
D.
fire light
E.
good electric light
Reveal Answer
good electric light
76.
The following are used for carving EXCEPT______________.
A.
clay
B.
wood
C.
stone
D.
soap
E.
root
Reveal Answer
root
77.
Linear perspective is an example of ________..
A.
a railway trace
B.
a round ball
C.
a tall tree
D.
straight road
E.
a triangle
Reveal Answer
a railway trace
78.
What part of Nigeria is Esie located?
A.
Ondo
B.
Kaduna
C.
Kwara
D.
Benin
E.
Lagos
Reveal Answer
Kwara
79.
The art of heated candle wax to paint on fabric to resist penetration in dye is called________.
A.
batik
B.
weaving
C.
painting
D.
tie- dye
E.
datik
Reveal Answer
batik
80.
What is been prevented by avoiding exposure of artworks to the sun?
A.
burning
B.
tanning
C.
melting
D.
scratching
E.
fading of colour
Reveal Answer
tanning
81.
Pure colour mixed with white is______________.
A.
tint
B.
hue and shade
C.
harmony
D.
hue
E.
shade
Reveal Answer
tint
82.
Who introduced art into Nigerian school curriculum?
A.
Aina Onablu
B.
Yusuf Grillo
C.
Uche Okeke
D.
Kolade Oshinowo
E.
Ben Enwonwu
Reveal Answer
Aina Onablu
83.
What is the most important reason for the poster design?
A.
wall decoration
B.
communication
C.
decoration
D.
beautification
E.
designing
Reveal Answer
communication
84.
Another word for calligraphy is __________.
A.
handwriting
B.
type face
C.
hieroglyphics
D.
pen lettering
E.
lithography
Reveal Answer
pen lettering
85.
What is the name of the place where artworks are produced?
A.
Art Gallery
B.
Art Studio
C.
Art Manger
D.
Museum
E.
Shop
Reveal Answer
Art Studio
86.
The first Nigerian trained artist to teach art in schools was________.
A.
Pro. Latunde lawal
B.
Late Chief Akinola Lasekan
C.
Festus Iduber
D.
Late Chief Aina Onabolu
E.
Pro. Ben. Enwonwu
Reveal Answer
Late Chief Aina Onabolu
87.
Works of art are prepared in a special way in order to ___________________ them.
A.
store
B.
build
C.
preserve
D.
hide
E.
fix
Reveal Answer
preserve
88.
The decorative lines on Ife bronze head are called____________
A.
beautification
B.
adornment
C.
scarification
D.
symbolism
E.
rococo
Reveal Answer
scarification
89.
Which of these art materials is most suitable for shading?
A.
Brush
B.
Charcoal
C.
Plastic
D.
Pen
E.
Pencil
Reveal Answer
Pencil
90.
One of these materials is used in bead making.
A.
Fishing Line
B.
Wax
C.
Adze
D.
Raffia
E.
Spatula
Reveal Answer
Fishing Line
91.
We study art to ______________.
A.
develop skill
B.
have friend
C.
have satisfaction
D.
be self employed
E.
be self sufficient
Reveal Answer
develop skill
92.
An exhibition organized by two or more artists is referred to as _____________________ exhibition.
A.
commercial
B.
juried
C.
main
D.
group
E.
solo
Reveal Answer
group
93.
Where were soap stone sculptures found?
A.
Igbo-ukwu
B.
Benin
C.
Nok
D.
Ife
E.
Esie
Reveal Answer
Esie
94.
Which of the Nigerian traditional arts is referred to as court art?
A.
Benin art
B.
Nok art
C.
Igbo-ukwu
D.
Ife art
E.
Esie art
Reveal Answer
Benin art
95.
The ______________ symbol is identified with Sango deity.
A.
axe
B.
broom
C.
cutlass
D.
rod
E.
hammer
Reveal Answer
axe
96.
A colour that is graded into many tones is called__________.
A.
gradation
B.
saturation
C.
monochrome
D.
diachromo
E.
polychromo
Reveal Answer
polychromo
97.
Water colour painting is rendered with____________.
A.
painting brush
B.
bristle brush
C.
marker
D.
sable brush
E.
feather
Reveal Answer
sable brush
98.
Where is the best location for an art exhibition?
A.
In a garden
B.
On a football pitch
C.
In an everyday market
D.
In a hall
E.
On the street
Reveal Answer
In a hall
99.
Fine art is best defined as __________________.
A.
creation of object
B.
self-expression
C.
mask design
D.
Human drawing
E.
abstract imagination
Reveal Answer
self-expression
100.
The famous ROPED POT was discovered in__________________.
A.
Ife
B.
Igbo-ukwu
C.
Esie
D.
Benin
E.
Nok
Reveal Answer
Igbo-ukwu
101.
Charcoal and pencil drawing could be made permanent by the use of ____________.
A.
spray gum
B.
silicon gel
C.
wax
D.
turpentine
E.
automixer
Reveal Answer
spray gum
102.
When lines are used to enclose a space, which of the following is created?
A.
Texture
B.
Tore
C.
Form
D.
Value
E.
Shape
Reveal Answer
Shape
103.
Mask and masquerading are meant for____________
A.
certain season of the year
B.
festival Celebration
C.
remembrance
D.
herbal activities
E.
religious Ceremonies
Reveal Answer
religious Ceremonies
104.
Portraiture is the study of ____________.
A.
feet only
B.
head of shoulder
C.
arm and leg
D.
hips and chest
E.
feet, legs and arm
Reveal Answer
head of shoulder
105.
Tanning is associated with______________.
A.
cloth dyeing
B.
basket weaving
C.
bead stringing
D.
mat weaving
E.
leather work
Reveal Answer
leather work
106.
Large painting on the wall is called ____________.
A.
glazing
B.
mural
C.
papier machee
D.
fresco
E.
collage
Reveal Answer
mural
107.
Good spacing is essential in lettering for ________.
A.
Legibility
B.
Decoration
C.
Judicious use of paper
D.
Economy of paper
E.
Structural design
Reveal Answer
Legibility
108.
Letters with uniform thickness and with no projections are called __________________.
A.
graffiti
B.
Italics
C.
Calligraphy
D.
Romans
E.
Gothic
Reveal Answer
Gothic
109.
Material used for tying cloth in tie and dye is called____________.
A.
wax
B.
spatula
C.
raffia
D.
candle
E.
gum
Reveal Answer
raffia
110.
____________ is a literary art.
A.
Painting
B.
Poetry
C.
Sculpture
D.
Drama
E.
Dance
Reveal Answer
Poetry
111.
In sculpture, the representative of human head to the shoulder is ______________.
A.
torso
B.
bust
C.
kyte
D.
cartoon
E.
figure
Reveal Answer
bust
112.
The mixture of two secondary colours results to ________________.
A.
neutral colours
B.
tertiary colours
C.
universal colours
D.
primary colours
E.
harmonious colours
Reveal Answer
tertiary colours
113.
The tie and dye, batik, weaving, stenciling and screen process resist patterns are various schools of ______________ production.
A.
graphic design
B.
textiles
C.
photography
D.
sculpture
E.
batik design
Reveal Answer
textiles
114.
Bruce Onobrakpeya is a renowned______.
A.
textile designer
B.
graphic designer and painter
C.
musician
D.
photographer
E.
traditional carrier
Reveal Answer
graphic designer and painter
115.
Bruce Onobrakpeya is best known as ______________.
A.
sculptist
B.
graphics designer
C.
Print maker and painter
D.
art educator and painter
E.
potter and painter
Reveal Answer
Print maker and painter
116.
If one primary colour is mixed with one secondary colour, it forms ______________.
A.
monochrome
B.
tirad
C.
complementary
D.
polychrome
E.
tertiary
Reveal Answer
tertiary
117.
What is the technique used to show solidity of object in painting?
A.
Tone
B.
Texture
C.
Stumeto
D.
Design
E.
Cross hatching
Reveal Answer
Tone
118.
The method by which fabrics are decorated with thread is________.
A.
stitches
B.
macrame
C.
knitting
D.
embroidery
E.
thread decoration
Reveal Answer
embroidery
119.
Which of these is not part of art materials?
A.
Donkey chair
B.
Feather
C.
Bead
D.
Pencil
E.
Tertiary
Reveal Answer
Tertiary
120.
Shading with cross-stickers of lines is __________.
A.
dotism
B.
hatching
C.
cross-hatching
D.
blurring
E.
stroking
Reveal Answer
cross-hatching
121.
The arrangement of colour on a chart is ________.
A.
colour wheel
B.
colour line
C.
sphere
D.
colour arrangement
E.
format
Reveal Answer
colour wheel
122.
Aina Onabolu died in ______________.
A.
1978
B.
1982
C.
1963
D.
1985
E.
1972
Reveal Answer
1963
123.
Pulped paper used for modeling work is ______________..
A.
paper machol
B.
papier mahee
C.
paper march
D.
paper mache
E.
sculpture
Reveal Answer
paper mache
124.
Which of the following is an example of complementary colour?
A.
Yellow and purple
B.
Blue and purple
C.
Brown and green
D.
Blue and violet
E.
Red and yellow
Reveal Answer
Yellow and purple
125.
What is the unit of symbols in a design?
A.
Shape
B.
Motif
C.
Design
D.
Form
E.
Colour
Reveal Answer
Motif
126.
The visual illusion of depth on a flat surface is ________________
A.
perspective
B.
technique
C.
directive
D.
pointillism
E.
solidity
Reveal Answer
perspective
127.
Which of the following is famous for print making?
A.
Aina Onablu
B.
Bruce Onobrakpeya
C.
Ladi Kwali
D.
Uche Okeke
E.
Kolade Oshinowo
Reveal Answer
Bruce Onobrakpeya

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