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

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