- Posted By steve
- Thu 31, March 2022
- General Term
Merosa CCA (General)
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.
This exam contains practical questions for Junior WAEC and ERC examinations. Need to prepare for CCA? It contains over 200 questions. Take 5 minutes to try out 20 questions at a shot!
Good luck!
Let's Begin:
Enter your nickname to take this exam.
Examination Questions:
Merosa CCA (General)
Examination.com.ngDuration: 5 minutes
Click on the "Show Answer" button to unveil the correct answers to the questions.
1.
Who introduced art into Nigerian school curriculum?
A.
Ben Enwonwu
B.
Kolade Oshinowo
C.
Aina Onablu
D.
Uche Okeke
E.
Yusuf Grillo
Reveal Answer
Aina Onablu
2.
Which of the Nigerian traditional arts is referred to as court art?
A.
Nok art
B.
Ife art
C.
Esie art
D.
Benin art
E.
Igbo-ukwu
Reveal Answer
Benin art
3.
Which of the following is the ODD one out?
A.
Pencil
B.
Pastel
C.
Acrylic
D.
Govach
E.
Poster
Reveal Answer
Govach
4.
The elements of art are listed below EXCEPT one.
A.
Colour
B.
Textile
C.
Form
D.
Studio
E.
Line
Reveal Answer
Studio
5.
Pure colour mixed with white is______________.
A.
shade
B.
harmony
C.
hue and shade
D.
tint
E.
hue
Reveal Answer
tint
6.
The balance of light and shade in a picture is termed__________.
A.
chiaroscuro
B.
shading
C.
shemato
D.
frolic
E.
conjure
Reveal Answer
chiaroscuro
7.
Motif is ______________.
A.
papier mache
B.
colour of pallete
C.
sculpture
D.
dominant of art
E.
unit of design
Reveal Answer
unit of design
8.
Works of art are prepared in a special way in order to ___________________ them.
A.
fix
B.
preserve
C.
build
D.
hide
E.
store
Reveal Answer
preserve
9.
What materials is best in painting?
A.
Ruler, pad, knife
B.
Pen, pencil, book
C.
Brush, colour, paper
D.
Colour, biro, pad
E.
Slate, biro, brush
Reveal Answer
Brush, colour, paper
10.
Shading with dots is ______________.
A.
tonal value
B.
blurring
C.
pointilism
D.
dotism
E.
jointism
Reveal Answer
pointilism
11.
One of these materials is used in bead making.
A.
Fishing Line
B.
Spatula
C.
Wax
D.
Adze
E.
Raffia
Reveal Answer
Fishing Line
12.
Large painting on the wall is called ____________.
A.
collage
B.
glazing
C.
papier machee
D.
fresco
E.
mural
Reveal Answer
mural
13.
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
14.
Which of the following is famous for print making?
A.
Aina Onablu
B.
Bruce Onobrakpeya
C.
Uche Okeke
D.
Ladi Kwali
E.
Kolade Oshinowo
Reveal Answer
Bruce Onobrakpeya
15.
The process of incising patterns on calabash with knife is known as ____________.
A.
engraving
B.
scarping
C.
scorching
D.
stripping
E.
carving
Reveal Answer
engraving
16.
The ______________ symbol is identified with Sango deity.
A.
axe
B.
rod
C.
broom
D.
cutlass
E.
hammer
Reveal Answer
axe
17.
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
18.
Hand written letters are referred to as __________________.
A.
Script
B.
Pen letters
C.
free lettering
D.
Block
E.
Romans
Reveal Answer
Script
19.
Nature drawing is the drawing of __________.
A.
silhouette
B.
landscape drawing
C.
natural objects
D.
man- made objects
E.
figure drawing
Reveal Answer
natural objects
20.
Archaeologists made their first discovery in Nok in the year________________.
A.
1916
B.
1946
C.
1929
D.
1960
E.
1914
Reveal Answer
1929
21.
Linocut is a medium used in ________.
A.
graphics
B.
photography
C.
sculpture
D.
ceramics
E.
textiles
Reveal Answer
graphics
22.
Caustic Soda is one of the materials used in ________.
A.
collage
B.
print making
C.
tie and dye
D.
drawing
E.
ceramics
Reveal Answer
tie and dye
23.
One of the following artists is a popular Nigeria Newspaper cartoonist________.
A.
Bruce Onobrakpeya
B.
Jossy Ajiboye
C.
Demas Nwoko
D.
Jimoh Buraimoh
E.
Banjo Igwillo
Reveal Answer
Jossy Ajiboye
24.
Another name called a wet on wet paint is ____________.
A.
mural
B.
papier machee
C.
fresco
D.
collage
E.
glazing
Reveal Answer
fresco
25.
Sculptural rendering of human figure without limbs and legs is called__________.
A.
torso
B.
lifeless
C.
profile
D.
stylization
E.
portrait
Reveal Answer
torso
26.
What kind of light should be used during exhibition?
A.
candle light
B.
Sunlight
C.
fire light
D.
torchlight
E.
good electric light
Reveal Answer
good electric light
27.
The tone of one colour painting is ______________.
A.
duochrome
B.
polychrome
C.
dono chrome
D.
collotone
E.
monochrome
Reveal Answer
monochrome
28.
Which of Nigerian culture is known for bronze plaques making?
A.
Benin Culture
B.
Owo culture
C.
Tsoede culture
D.
Ife culture
E.
Nok culture
Reveal Answer
Benin Culture
29.
The oldest of all cultural art history in Nigeria is ______________
A.
Nok
B.
Esie
C.
Igbo Ukwu
D.
Benin
E.
Ife
Reveal Answer
Nok
30.
The most sticking stone monument is ______________Staff.
A.
Wumunije
B.
Ori Olokun
C.
Woye Asiri
D.
Opa Oranmiyan
E.
Lafogido
Reveal Answer
Opa Oranmiyan
31.
The following are some of the functions of traditional arts except _______________.
A.
none of the item
B.
income
C.
decoration
D.
commemoration
E.
religious
Reveal Answer
none of the item
32.
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
33.
The following media were used by the traditional Nigerian artists except___________.
A.
bronze
B.
oil colour
C.
stone
D.
clay
E.
wood
Reveal Answer
oil colour
34.
A tool for spreading ink over a silk screen is known as__________.
A.
tjanting
B.
spatula
C.
brush
D.
palette
E.
squegee
Reveal Answer
squegee
35.
The famous ROPED POT was discovered in__________________.
A.
Nok
B.
Ife
C.
Esie
D.
Igbo-ukwu
E.
Benin
Reveal Answer
Igbo-ukwu
36.
Which of the following colour is common to purple and green?
A.
White
B.
Green
C.
Red
D.
Yellow
E.
Blue
Reveal Answer
Blue
37.
What is the name of the place where artworks are produced?
A.
Shop
B.
Art Manger
C.
Museum
D.
Art Gallery
E.
Art Studio
Reveal Answer
Art Studio
38.
____________ is a literary art.
A.
Poetry
B.
Dance
C.
Drama
D.
Sculpture
E.
Painting
Reveal Answer
Poetry
39.
Which of these is a branch of dramatic art?
A.
Painting
B.
Printing
C.
Art
D.
Drawing
E.
Dance
Reveal Answer
Dance
40.
A sculptor uses one of the following EXCEPT ________________.
A.
mallet
B.
gouge
C.
axe
D.
tjanting
E.
wood finish
Reveal Answer
tjanting
41.
'H' is one of the most grades of pencil used by artist.
A.
Higher
B.
Ham
C.
Haltch
D.
Hard
E.
Hack
Reveal Answer
Hard
42.
In sculpture, the representative of human head to the shoulder is ______________.
A.
bust
B.
torso
C.
figure
D.
cartoon
E.
kyte
Reveal Answer
bust
43.
What part of Nigeria is Esie located?
A.
Lagos
B.
Kwara
C.
Benin
D.
Kaduna
E.
Ondo
Reveal Answer
Kwara
44.
What is the technique used to show solidity of object in painting?
A.
Design
B.
Stumeto
C.
Cross hatching
D.
Tone
E.
Texture
Reveal Answer
Tone
45.
What is an exhibition done by one artist called?
A.
commercial exhibition
B.
solo exhibition
C.
juried exhibition
D.
special exhibition
E.
group exhibition
Reveal Answer
solo exhibition
46.
Pulped paper used for modeling work is ______________..
A.
sculpture
B.
paper machol
C.
paper mache
D.
papier mahee
E.
paper march
Reveal Answer
paper mache
47.
What is been prevented by avoiding exposure of artworks to the sun?
A.
scratching
B.
tanning
C.
fading of colour
D.
burning
E.
melting
Reveal Answer
tanning
48.
The mixture of two secondary colours results to ________________.
A.
universal colours
B.
neutral colours
C.
tertiary colours
D.
primary colours
E.
harmonious colours
Reveal Answer
tertiary colours
49.
Aina Onabolu specialized mainly in _____________________.
A.
print making
B.
carving
C.
sculpture making
D.
portrait painting
E.
abstract painting
Reveal Answer
portrait painting
50.
Geometrical motifs are basically form out of __________________.
A.
flowers
B.
animals
C.
plants
D.
planetary bodies
E.
basic shapes
Reveal Answer
flowers
51.
One of these will require the use of an armature than a ________________.. mould.
A.
bowl
B.
mug
C.
plates
D.
bust
E.
masks
Reveal Answer
bust
52.
The art of heated candle wax to paint on fabric to resist penetration in dye is called________.
A.
datik
B.
painting
C.
weaving
D.
batik
E.
tie- dye
Reveal Answer
batik
53.
When lines are used to enclose a space, which of the following is created?
A.
Shape
B.
Tore
C.
Texture
D.
Value
E.
Form
Reveal Answer
Shape
54.
A drawing which a human being poses for an artist to draw is called__________
A.
life drawing
B.
model drawing
C.
posing drawing
D.
still life drawing
E.
nature drawing
Reveal Answer
life drawing
55.
What colour can be mixed together to get a secondary colour ________________
A.
four colours
B.
two primary colours
C.
three colours
D.
five colours
E.
two colours
Reveal Answer
two primary colours
56.
The following are materials motifs can be used to decorate except_____________________.
A.
school uniform
B.
boarders
C.
carpets
D.
wall paper
E.
powder
Reveal Answer
powder
57.
The best place to display large works such as paintings is on ____________.
A.
the wall
B.
the ground
C.
the sealing
D.
the shelf
E.
the table
Reveal Answer
the wall
58.
The visual illusion of depth on a flat surface is ________________
A.
solidity
B.
perspective
C.
directive
D.
technique
E.
pointillism
Reveal Answer
perspective
59.
Which of the following medium is for paper mache?
A.
Sand
B.
Starch
C.
Clay
D.
Cement
E.
Sawdust
Reveal Answer
Starch
60.
Fine art is a branch of ____________..
A.
music
B.
folk art
C.
liberal art
D.
performing art
E.
visual art
Reveal Answer
visual art
61.
Tanning is associated with______________.
A.
bead stringing
B.
mat weaving
C.
leather work
D.
basket weaving
E.
cloth dyeing
Reveal Answer
leather work
62.
The tie and dye, batik, weaving, stenciling and screen process resist patterns are various schools of ______________ production.
A.
textiles
B.
photography
C.
batik design
D.
graphic design
E.
sculpture
Reveal Answer
textiles
63.
Carving on doors and panels is termed________________.
A.
low relief
B.
modern relief
C.
high relief
D.
bas relief
E.
embossed relief
Reveal Answer
bas relief
64.
which of these Nigeria town cannot be associated with traditional weaving?
A.
Oyo
B.
Iseyin
C.
Minna
D.
Okene
E.
Akwete
Reveal Answer
Oyo
65.
Which of these cultural art histories is the oldest?
A.
Benin
B.
Igbo-ukwu
C.
Ife culture
D.
Nok
E.
Nupe
Reveal Answer
Nok
66.
Where is the best location for an art exhibition?
A.
In a hall
B.
In a garden
C.
On a football pitch
D.
On the street
E.
In an everyday market
Reveal Answer
In a hall
67.
Letters with uniform thickness and with no projections are called __________________.
A.
Gothic
B.
graffiti
C.
Romans
D.
Italics
E.
Calligraphy
Reveal Answer
Gothic
68.
The method of decorating calabash with red hot metal is known as ____________.
A.
engraving
B.
carving
C.
scorching
D.
stripping
E.
scarping
Reveal Answer
scorching
69.
What is the unit of symbols in a design?
A.
Shape
B.
Colour
C.
Design
D.
Motif
E.
Form
Reveal Answer
Motif
70.
Where were soap stone sculptures found?
A.
Nok
B.
Benin
C.
Igbo-ukwu
D.
Esie
E.
Ife
Reveal Answer
Esie
71.
What is the medium used by Nok artists for their terracotta?
A.
Wood
B.
clay
C.
stone
D.
bronze
E.
alloy
Reveal Answer
clay
72.
Another word for calligraphy is __________.
A.
pen lettering
B.
handwriting
C.
lithography
D.
type face
E.
hieroglyphics
Reveal Answer
pen lettering
73.
Hides is leather from____________.
A.
amphibians
B.
birds
C.
elephant
D.
cow
E.
reptile
Reveal Answer
cow
74.
Paper pulps in papier machee as slip is in____________.
A.
cement
B.
plasticine
C.
clay
D.
stone
E.
saw dust
Reveal Answer
clay
75.
What material is used for making calabash?
A.
cucumber
B.
monsary
C.
rubber tree
D.
calabash
E.
gourds
Reveal Answer
gourds
76.
It was the white that taught African how to produce beautiful artworks.
A.
not sure
B.
false
C.
none of the above
D.
50% true
E.
true
Reveal Answer
false
77.
Who is a renown potter among the following artists?
A.
Lamidi Fakeye
B.
Mrs. Ugbodaga Nzu
C.
Sola Johnson
D.
Ben Enwonwu
E.
Ladi Kwali
Reveal Answer
Ladi Kwali
78.
The bronze casting process used by the artists in both Benin and Ife is ___________ process.
A.
Brass-beaten
B.
saved-wax
C.
magical
D.
cire-perdue
E.
run-off method
Reveal Answer
cire-perdue
79.
Traditional masks from most tribes in West Africa are made or carved from____________.
A.
clay
B.
stone
C.
Iroko
D.
ebony
E.
paper pulp
Reveal Answer
ebony
80.
Good spacing is essential in lettering for ________.
A.
Legibility
B.
Decoration
C.
Structural design
D.
Economy of paper
E.
Judicious use of paper
Reveal Answer
Legibility
81.
The decorative lines on Ife bronze head are called____________
A.
beautification
B.
adornment
C.
rococo
D.
symbolism
E.
scarification
Reveal Answer
scarification
82.
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
83.
The looting of art work in Berlin by the British expedition took place in________________.
A.
1897
B.
1987
C.
1877
D.
1859
E.
1959
Reveal Answer
1877
84.
The method by which fabrics are decorated with thread is________.
A.
macrame
B.
knitting
C.
thread decoration
D.
stitches
E.
embroidery
Reveal Answer
embroidery
85.
Which of these represents man made drawing?
A.
Imaginative
B.
Figure
C.
Life drawing
D.
Landscape
E.
Still life
Reveal Answer
Still life
86.
Akinola Lasekan was known as a good ________________.
A.
art educator
B.
potter
C.
cartoonist
D.
writer
E.
painter
Reveal Answer
cartoonist
87.
Materials for knitting are, EXCEPT one, identify it.
A.
Axe
B.
Hook
C.
Knitting pin
D.
Thread
E.
Wool
Reveal Answer
Axe
88.
Shading with cross-stickers of lines is __________.
A.
stroking
B.
cross-hatching
C.
hatching
D.
blurring
E.
dotism
Reveal Answer
cross-hatching
89.
Charcoal and pencil drawing could be made permanent by the use of ____________.
A.
spray gum
B.
automixer
C.
turpentine
D.
wax
E.
silicon gel
Reveal Answer
spray gum
90.
One of the following is not an art tool.
A.
Brush
B.
Poster
C.
Cardboard
D.
Colour
E.
key
Reveal Answer
key
91.
One of the following is a set of primary colour.
A.
Yellow, red, blue
B.
Red, blue, white
C.
Green, gray, blue
D.
White, black, yellow
E.
Brown, violet, orange
Reveal Answer
Yellow, red, blue
92.
The following are used for carving EXCEPT______________.
A.
soap
B.
root
C.
wood
D.
stone
E.
clay
Reveal Answer
root
93.
Portraiture is the study of ____________.
A.
feet, legs and arm
B.
hips and chest
C.
head of shoulder
D.
arm and leg
E.
feet only
Reveal Answer
head of shoulder
94.
Which of these colours is a complementary of green?
A.
Blue
B.
Yellow
C.
White
D.
Black
E.
Red
Reveal Answer
Red
95.
Bruce Onobrakpeya is best known as ______________.
A.
Print maker and painter
B.
sculptist
C.
graphics designer
D.
art educator and painter
E.
potter and painter
Reveal Answer
Print maker and painter
96.
What is the function of a gallery?
A.
to hide artworks
B.
to damage artworks
C.
to produce artworks
D.
to exhibit artworks for sale
E.
to repair artworks
Reveal Answer
to exhibit artworks for sale
97.
If one primary colour is mixed with one secondary colour, it forms ______________.
A.
polychrome
B.
tirad
C.
tertiary
D.
monochrome
E.
complementary
Reveal Answer
tertiary
98.
The arrangement of colour on a chart is ________.
A.
format
B.
colour wheel
C.
colour line
D.
colour arrangement
E.
sphere
Reveal Answer
colour wheel
99.
We study art to ______________.
A.
have satisfaction
B.
have friend
C.
be self employed
D.
develop skill
E.
be self sufficient
Reveal Answer
develop skill
100.
Which of these art materials is most suitable for shading?
A.
Charcoal
B.
Pencil
C.
Brush
D.
Plastic
E.
Pen
Reveal Answer
Pencil
101.
Bruce Onobrakpeya is a renowned______.
A.
textile designer
B.
musician
C.
photographer
D.
graphic designer and painter
E.
traditional carrier
Reveal Answer
graphic designer and painter
102.
Water colour painting is rendered with____________.
A.
marker
B.
sable brush
C.
feather
D.
painting brush
E.
bristle brush
Reveal Answer
sable brush
103.
Material used for tying cloth in tie and dye is called____________.
A.
candle
B.
raffia
C.
wax
D.
gum
E.
spatula
Reveal Answer
raffia
104.
Upper case in lettering is also known as ________..
A.
medium letter
B.
types of letter
C.
small letter
D.
modern letter
E.
capital letter
Reveal Answer
capital letter
105.
What do you call a motif that appears less and smaller than the other motif?
A.
dominant motif
B.
abstract motif
C.
major motif
D.
simple motif
E.
subordinate motif
Reveal Answer
subordinate motif
106.
A colour that is graded into many tones is called__________.
A.
polychromo
B.
diachromo
C.
monochrome
D.
saturation
E.
gradation
Reveal Answer
polychromo
107.
The area of actual object represented in art that receives the greatest amount of light is called________.
A.
high light
B.
dark light
C.
brighter light
D.
illuminated light
E.
great light
Reveal Answer
high light
108.
Repeat pattern is a term used in________.
A.
painting
B.
drama
C.
drawing
D.
design
E.
music
Reveal Answer
design
109.
Which of the sculptural materials is not for carving?
A.
Chisel
B.
File
C.
Mallet
D.
Axe
E.
Spatula
Reveal Answer
Spatula
110.
Linear perspective is an example of ________..
A.
a triangle
B.
a tall tree
C.
a railway trace
D.
straight road
E.
a round ball
Reveal Answer
a railway trace
111.
Nigerian traditional arts are majorly _____________ dimensional.
A.
one
B.
two
C.
four
D.
six
E.
three
Reveal Answer
three
112.
Mask and masquerading are meant for____________
A.
festival Celebration
B.
herbal activities
C.
certain season of the year
D.
religious Ceremonies
E.
remembrance
Reveal Answer
religious Ceremonies
113.
Which class of colour cannot be obtained from the mixture of other colours?
A.
Complementary
B.
Analogous
C.
Tertiary
D.
Primary
E.
Secondary
Reveal Answer
Primary
114.
Traditional West Africa Sculptures are meant for?
A.
Commercial
B.
Public display
C.
Wood warm
D.
Ceremonies
E.
Worshipping idol
Reveal Answer
Worshipping idol
115.
The oldest museum in Nigeria is that of ________.
A.
Kaduna
B.
Jos
C.
Lagos
D.
Ibadan
E.
Esie
Reveal Answer
Esie
116.
Which of these is not part of art materials?
A.
Feather
B.
Pencil
C.
Bead
D.
Donkey chair
E.
Tertiary
Reveal Answer
Tertiary
117.
The surface quality of an object refers to__________.
A.
texture
B.
skin
C.
feather
D.
body
E.
surface
Reveal Answer
texture
118.
Aina Onabolu died in ______________.
A.
1982
B.
1978
C.
1963
D.
1985
E.
1972
Reveal Answer
1963
119.
The first Nigerian trained artist to teach art in schools was________.
A.
Pro. Latunde lawal
B.
Pro. Ben. Enwonwu
C.
Festus Iduber
D.
Late Chief Akinola Lasekan
E.
Late Chief Aina Onabolu
Reveal Answer
Late Chief Aina Onabolu
120.
How do you prevent pastel works from smudging?
A.
by covering
B.
by applying oil
C.
by using brush
D.
by using fixative
E.
by sprinkling water
Reveal Answer
by using fixative
121.
Another name for colour is ________.
A.
hue
B.
acrylic colour
C.
poster colour
D.
water colour
E.
tempera colour
Reveal Answer
hue
122.
A burnt clay sculpture is referred to as ___________________.
A.
maze
B.
terracotta
C.
ceramics
D.
burnt clay
E.
bronze work
Reveal Answer
terracotta
123.
Papier machee is mostly used for ______ purpose
A.
music
B.
drama
C.
religion
D.
musical
E.
decoration
Reveal Answer
decoration
124.
The bronze works from Ife and Benin were made through the __________.
A.
embossing technique
B.
resist process
C.
cireperdue process
D.
subtractive technique
E.
etching technique
Reveal Answer
cireperdue process
125.
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
126.
Which of the following is an example of complementary colour?
A.
Red and yellow
B.
Blue and violet
C.
Blue and purple
D.
Brown and green
E.
Yellow and purple
Reveal Answer
Yellow and purple
127.
What is the most important reason for the poster design?
A.
wall decoration
B.
communication
C.
designing
D.
beautification
E.
decoration
Reveal Answer
communication
Top Scores:
Here are the top 10 responses for this exam.
| Name | Score | Time Used | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ANGEL | 13 | 5 min. |
| 2 | Michael | 11 | 5 min. |
| 3 | happy | 8 | 4 min. |
| 4 | Ayoola tosin | 6 | 5 min. |
| 5 | josh | 5 | 5 min. |
| 6 | kisaki | 3 | 5 min. |