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

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