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

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