What Indigenous group is known for their totem pole carving tradition on the Canadian West Coast?
a) Cree
b) Inuit
c) Haida
d) Mi’kmaq
Answer: c) Haida
Who is often referred to as the “father of Haida art”?
a) Emily Carr
b) Norval Morrisseau
c) Bill Reid
d) Robert Davidson
Answer: c) Bill Reid
What material is commonly used in the creation of West Coast Indigenous art, such as masks and sculptures?
a) Marble
b) Bronze
c) Cedar wood
d) Ivory
Answer: c) Cedar wood
Which Canadian artist is famous for capturing the landscapes and indigenous culture of the West Coast in her paintings?
a) Lawren Harris
b) Emily Carr
c) Tom Thomson
d) A.Y. Jackson
Answer: b) Emily Carr
In Haida art, what do ravens often symbolize?
a) Death
b) Wisdom
c) Love
d) Fertility
Answer: b) Wisdom
Which Indigenous artist is known for his contemporary interpretations of traditional Haida art forms?
a) Norval Morrisseau
b) Jackson Beardy
c) Benjamin Chee Chee
d) Robert Davidson
Answer: d) Robert Davidson
Which art movement was Emily Carr associated with?
a) Cubism
b) Surrealism
c) Group of Seven
d) Abstract Expressionism
Answer: c) Group of Seven
The “Raven and the First Men” sculpture is a notable work by which artist?
a) Norval Morrisseau
b) Robert Davidson
c) Bill Reid
d) Daphne Odjig
Answer: c) Bill Reid
Which animal is often depicted as a symbol of transformation and change in West Coast Indigenous art?
a) Bear
b) Eagle
c) Salmon
d) Wolf
Answer: c) Salmon
In West Coast Indigenous art, what do the “U-form” and “S-form” designs represent?
a) Human figures
b) Animal tracks
c) Thunderbird wings
d) Salmon swimming upstream
Answer: a) Human figures
Which artist is known for introducing the term “Woodland School” to describe a style of Indigenous art?
a) Alex Janvier
b) Daphne Odjig
c) Benjamin Chee Chee
d) Jackson Beardy
Answer: b) Daphne Odjig
The “Transformation Mask” is a unique creation in West Coast Indigenous art. What is its distinctive feature?
a) It can be folded into a smaller shape.
b) It represents both human and animal forms.
c) It is carved from soapstone.
d) It is worn as a headdress.
Answer: b) It represents both human and animal forms
What art form is known for its intricate weaving of cedar bark and spruce root, often used to create baskets and hats?
a) Quilting
b) Beading
c) Pottery
d) Basketry
Answer: d) Basketry
Who is considered one of the first Indigenous artists to merge traditional Indigenous art forms with contemporary styles?
a) Alex Janvier
b) Jackson Beardy
c) Carl Ray
d) Bill Reid
Answer: a) Alex Janvier
Which Indigenous artist from the Northwest Coast is known for his distinctive “formline” style?
a) Benjamin Chee Chee
b) Jackson Beardy
c) Robert Davidson
d) Daphne Odjig
Answer: c) Robert Davidson
The “Potlatch” is a ceremonial event associated with which Indigenous groups of the West Coast?
a) Cree
b) Inuit
c) Coast Salish
d) Haida
Answer: d) Haida
Which artist is known for his vibrant and colorful depictions of Indigenous life and culture on the West Coast?
a) Emily Carr
b) Tom Thomson
c) A.Y. Jackson
d) Roy Vickers
Answer: d) Roy Vickers
What is a “button blanket” in the context of West Coast Indigenous art?
a) A type of carving tool
b) A traditional dance garment adorned with abalone buttons
c) A type of woven basket
d) A wooden mask used in ceremonies
Answer: b) A traditional dance garment adorned with abalone buttons
Which Indigenous group is known for their distinctive “Salish weaving” technique?
a) Haida
b) Nuu-chah-nulth
c) Coast Salish
d) Kwakwaka’wakw
Answer: c) Coast Salish
Who is known for his innovative use of color and form in his depictions of Indigenous legends and history?
a) Norval Morrisseau
b) Jackson Beardy
c) Alex Janvier
d) Benjamin Chee Chee
Answer: a) Norval Morrisseau
What artistic technique involves etching a design into a wooden surface, then using ink to create prints?
a) Woodblock printing
b) Screen printing
c) Lithography
d) Digital printing
Answer: a) Woodblock printing
Which artist is known for his distinctive “Indian Group of Seven” collective, emphasizing Indigenous perspectives in art?
a) Lawren Harris
b) Jackson Beardy
c) Tom Thomson
d) A.Y. Jackson
Answer: b) Jackson Beardy
The “Copper Thunderbird” is a famous artwork by which Indigenous artist?
a) Bill Reid
b) Robert Davidson
c) Norval Morrisseau
d) Carl Ray
Answer: a) Bill Reid
Which Indigenous artist is known for his “Woodlands style,” characterized by bold lines and bright colors?
a) Benjamin Chee Chee
b) Alex Janvier
c) Jackson Beardy
d) Roy Vickers
Answer: c) Jackson Beardy
The “Four Host First Nations” were the Indigenous nations that hosted which major international event in Vancouver in 2010?
a) Winter Olympics
b) World Expo
c) G20 Summit
d) United Nations General Assembly
Answer: a) Winter Olympics
Which artist is known for his “Copper Sun” sculpture, symbolizing the unity of Indigenous peoples?
a) Robert Davidson
b) Bill Reid
c) Carl Ray
d) Alex Janvier
Answer: b) Bill Reid
What term refers to the traditional Indigenous form of governance and social organization on the West Coast?
a) Clan system
b) Tribal council
c) Confederacy
d) Chieftainship
Answer: a) Clan system
What animal is often depicted in West Coast Indigenous art as a symbol of strength and family?
a) Bear
b) Eagle
c) Wolf
d) Salmon
Answer: a) Bear
Which Indigenous artist is known for his fusion of traditional Haida art with modern pop culture references?
a) Benjamin Chee Chee
b) Jackson Beardy
c) Robert Davidson
d) Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas
Answer: d) Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas
The “House of Contentment” is a prominent sculpture created by which artist?
a) Roy Vickers
b) Bill Reid
c) Norval Morrisseau
d) Carl Ray
Answer: b) Bill Reid
In which city can you find the Museum of Anthropology, which houses a significant collection of Indigenous art?
a) Toronto
b) Montreal
c) Vancouver
d) Calgary
Answer: c) Vancouver
What is a “chieftainship potlatch” in West Coast Indigenous culture?
a) A ceremonial dance
b) A carving technique
c) A type of mask
d) A cultural event to celebrate the appointment of a new chief
Answer: d) A cultural event to celebrate the appointment of a new chief
The “Eagle and Bear Box” is a work created by which Indigenous artist?
a) Robert Davidson
b) Jackson Beardy
c) Norval Morrisseau
d) Carl Ray
Answer: a) Robert Davidson
What do the “killer whale” and “thunderbird” symbols represent in West Coast Indigenous art?
a) Harmony and unity
b) Sea and sky
c) Life and death
d) Power and protection
Answer: d) Power and protection
Which Indigenous artist is known for his “Animism” series, which explores the spiritual connection between humans and animals?
a) Roy Vickers
b) Norval Morrisseau
c) Benjamin Chee Chee
d) Alex Janvier
Answer: a) Roy Vickers
Who is known for his intricate and detailed carvings of bentwood boxes in West Coast Indigenous art?
a) Bill Reid
b) Robert Davidson
c) Norval Morrisseau
d) Reg Davidson
Answer: d) Reg Davidson
The “Red Cedar” tree is highly significant in West Coast Indigenous culture. What is it commonly used for?
a) Traditional dances
b) Totem pole carving
c) Basket weaving
d) Beadwork
Answer: b) Totem pole carving
What is “Ovoid” design in West Coast Indigenous art?
a) A type of woven basket
b) A carved mask
c) A form of beadwork
d) A specific type of curvilinear design
Answer: d) A specific type of curvilinear design
Who is known for her modern and abstract interpretations of traditional West Coast Indigenous art forms?
a) Bill Reid
b) Susan Point
c) Alex Janvier
d) Jackson Beardy
Answer: b) Susan Point
The “Chilkat” weaving technique is associated with which Indigenous group?
a) Haida
b) Coast Salish
c) Kwakwaka’wakw
d) Nuu-chah-nulth
Answer: c) Kwakwaka’wakw
Who is known for his “Fishermen and Bullheads” painting, depicting scenes from West Coast Indigenous life?
a) Tom Thomson
b) Lawren Harris
c) A.Y. Jackson
d) Roy Vickers
Answer: d) Roy Vickers
The “Sisiutl” is a mythical creature often depicted in West Coast Indigenous art. What is its distinctive feature?
a) Many eyes
b) Wings
c) Long tentacles
d) Sharp teeth
Answer: a) Many eyes
What do “Coppers” represent in West Coast Indigenous culture?
a) Tools for metalwork
b) Currency for trade
c) Symbols of wealth and prestige
d) Types of dances
Answer: c) Symbols of wealth and prestige
Who is known for his “Flight of the Hummingbird” artwork, promoting environmental awareness and cultural preservation?
a) Roy Vickers
b) Bill Reid
c) Norval Morrisseau
d) Alex Janvier
Answer: a) Roy Vickers
In which art form do artists carve, etch, or paint designs onto bentwood boxes made from cedar?
a) Pottery
b) Beading
c) Quilting
d) Bentwood box carving
Answer: d) Bentwood box carving
What is a “paddle song” in the context of West Coast Indigenous culture?
a) A type of dance
b) A ceremonial mask
c) A form of traditional music
d) A type of woven blanket
Answer: c) A form of traditional music
Who is known for his “Dream Catcher” series, inspired by Indigenous dream stories and legends?
a) Alex Janvier
b) Norval Morrisseau
c) Benjamin Chee Chee
d) Carl Ray
Answer: b) Norval Morrisseau
The “Wolf Mask” is a notable creation by which Indigenous artist?
a) Robert Davidson
b) Norval Morrisseau
c) Alex Janvier
d) Carl Ray
Answer: a) Robert Davidson
What is the “Haida Manga” style, created by Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, known for?
a) Traditional dance forms
b) Wood carving
c) Merging Haida art with Japanese manga influences
d) Ceremonial masks
Answer: c) Merging Haida art with Japanese manga influences
Who is known for his “Whale of our Being” painting, depicting the connection between humanity and the natural world?
a) Roy Vickers
b) Alex Janvier
c) Bill Reid
d) Norval Morrisseau
Answer: a) Roy Vickers
