The Anthropomorphic Stele is considered anthropomorphic because...

It is endowed with human characteristics

Great Hall of the Bulls at Lascaux have more recently been interpreted as?

document a series of animal-based rituals

the Ambum Stone from Papa New Guine in the 1500's BCE is...

a stylized figure of an ant eater

The decorations on the body of Running horned woman are interpreted as

special markings applied for ritual, rite, or ceremony

Archaeological evidence suggests the Apollo 11 stones...

are among the earliest known rock paintings in Africa.

In addition to stylized animal forms, scholars believe the beaker with ibex motif also included

The symbol of the artist or tribe that created/owned it

Both this image and the terra cotta pottery fragment from the Lapita people share:

Similar anthropomorphic characteristics

All is true about the terra cotta fragment, EXCEPT...

It was used for cooking food rather than serving food

Where were jade cong and bi most often discovered?

Buried in large numbers in tombs

Camelid sacrum in the shape of a canine

The Camelid Sacrum in the shape of a canine is a good example of

the ability to use an existing form to make a new sculpture

Terra Cotta Fragment- Form

represent face figures (anthropomorphic)

Which of the following is true of the animal motifs in the Great Hall of the Bulls?

Animals were important to prehistoric people

Some archaeologists have speculated that the Ambum Stone represented a totemic animal, while others suggest it was

a tool used to grind or pound substances

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1
The Anthropomorphic Stele is considered anthropomorphic because...
It is endowed with human characteristics
Its a naturalistic rendering of the person buried beneath it
It was used as a funerary marker for a human
It reveals that this man may have been a hunter or warrior
2
Tlatilco female figurine is made of
Clay
Ceramic
Sandstone
Gerywacke
3
This art is
The Ambum Stone
Anthropomorphic Stone
The Anteater Stone
Tilatilco figurine
4
The Beaker with Ibex motif was found in a?
Tomb mound
Necropolis
Mastaba
Triclinium
5
This art is
Lascaux Cave
Bulls in cave
Great Hall of the Bulls
Running of the Bulls
6
Beaker with ibex motif was found in
Iran
Egypt
Arabian Peninsula
Susa, Iran
7
Running horned woman is made of
Paint on rock
Pigment on rock
Chalk on rock
Rafia on rock
8
In which period was this built?
Paleolithic
Megalithic
Neolithic
Mesolithic
9
Anthropomorphic stele was found in
Sinai Peninsula
Susa, Iran
Anatolia Peninsula
Arabian Peninsula
10
The Tlatilco female figurine was found in
Mexico
Central Mexico
Crental America
The Americas
11
Stonehenge is make from
Volcanic stone
Greywacke
Sandstone
Bassalt
12
Stonehenge is found in
United Kingdom
Europe
England
Wiltshire, UK
13
Great Hall of the Bulls at Lascaux have more recently been interpreted as?
warn people about dangerous animals threatening villages
portray scenes of animal domestication
document a series of animal-based rituals
tell a mythic narrative of human origins
14
the Ambum Stone from Papa New Guine in the 1500's BCE is...
sent from the gods
used as a tomb stone
household decorations
a stylized figure of an ant eater
15
This art is
Neolithic Stonehenge
Henge in Wiltshire
Stonehenge
Neolithic henge
16
The decorations on the body of Running horned woman are interpreted as
how a woman would dress for a hot date
an every day look for the neolithic woman
special markings applied for ritual, rite, or ceremony
decorations put on a body before burial
17
How was the Jade Cong piece made?
Abraded with sand.
Modeled by hand.
Carved out with stone.
Cut out with metal tools.
18
Camelid sacrum in the shape of a canine was found in
Lake Texcoco, Mexico
Mexico
Tequixquiac, central Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico
19
Archaeological evidence suggests the Apollo 11 stones...
were influenced by European Paleolithic paintings.
depict a mature style relative to cave paintings at Lascaux.
are among the earliest known rock paintings in Africa.
were widely copied by other cultures.
20
Where is the sacrum bone located in a camelid?
Near the reproductive organs
Near the Heart
Near the vital organs
Near the Liver
21
In addition to stylized animal forms, scholars believe the beaker with ibex motif also included
The symbol of the artist or tribe that created/owned it
Writing describing the tribe it belonged to
Anthropomorphic imagery
A stamp indicating the date the piece was created
22
Great Hall of the Bulls is
Rock painting
Pigment on rock
Chalk on rock
Animal fat and blood on rock
23
Apollo 11 Stones were found in
Africa
South Africa
Namibia
Southern Africa
24
Running Horned woman is in what pose?
downward dog
contraposto
profile view
composite/twisted view
25
The Running Horned Woman is located in
Egypt
Northern Africa
the Arabian Peninsula
Tassili n'Ajjer, Algeria
26
This art is
Neolithic figurine
Bisected female figurine
Tlatilco female figurine
Female figurine
27
Terra cotta fragments are from
Micronesia
Solomon Islands
Polynesia
Papua New Guinea
28
Anthropomorphic stele is made of
Greywacke
Sandstone
Sand
Terra cotta
29
The Lapita people lived in
Nigeria
Polynesia
Europe
Papua New Guinea
30
The Ibex Beaker was found in a tomb along with?
Food and grains
Rest of family
Essential afterlife objects
Bones of animals
31
Terra cotta fragments are made from
Terra cotta (incised)
Clay (incised)
Ceramic (incised)
Sandstone (incised)
32
Both this image and the terra cotta pottery fragment from the Lapita people share:
A similar material
A similar location within the home
A similar ritual purpose
Similar anthropomorphic characteristics
33
All is true about the terra cotta fragment, EXCEPT...
It's made from clay unique to certain areas of the Pacific
It includes geometric and anthropomorphic imagery
It was hand shaped, hand stamped, and low-fired
It was used for cooking food rather than serving food
34
Jade cong was found in
Saudi Arabia
Shangdong Peninsula, China
Liangzhu, China
Canton, China
35
Where were jade cong and bi most often discovered?
Buried in large numbers in tombs
Hidden deep within caves in Liangzhu, China
Perfectly preserved in a temple
Scattered above ground near the Yangzte River in China
36
This art is
Apollo 11 Stones
Horse Stones
Ant eater profile
T-Rex profile
37
This art is
Anthropomorphic statue
Anthropomorphic stele
Human statue
Human stele
38
This art is
Clay fragments
Island fragments
Solomon fragments
Terra cotta fragments
39
Great Hall of the Bulls is found in
France
A cave complex
A cave
Lascaux, France
40
This art is
Camelid sacrum in the shape of a dog
Camelid sacrum
Camelid sacrum in the shape of an animal
Camelid sacrum in the shape of a canine
41
The Camelid Sacrum in the shape of a canine is a good example of
Neolithic European sculpture
advanced stonecutting techniques
the ability to use an existing form to make a new sculpture
ritual animal sacrifice
42
The Ambum stone was found in
Australia
Micronesia
Papua New Guinea
Polynesia
43
Terra Cotta Fragment- Form
represent face figures (anthropomorphic)
represent food
represent plants
represent animals
44
Which of the following is true of the animal motifs in the Great Hall of the Bulls?
They believed that they told the story of their creation
Animals migrated certain directions
Animals were important to prehistoric people
They worshiped animals
45
Some archaeologists have speculated that the Ambum Stone represented a totemic animal, while others suggest it was
an object that was mounted on a staff and indicated social rank
an effigy symbolizing a sacrificial victim
a tool used to grind or pound substances
an elaborate handle for a pitcher
46
What was the function of Terra Cotta Fragments?
a table
hunting
cooking/serving food
Prayer
47
This art is
Jade cong
Jade bi
Jade ring
Jade burial ring
48
Jade cong is made of
incised jade
Anthropomorphic jade
Scratched jade
Carved jade
49
Camelid sacrum in the shape of a canine is made from
Rock
Bone
Tree bark
Volcanic rock
50
The Ambum stone is made of
Greywacke
Volcanic stone
Bassalt
Rock
51
This art is
Running Woman
Warrior Woman
Horned Woman
Running Horned Woman
52
The anthropomorphic stele found near Ha’il, Saudi Arabia, is believed to have functioned as a
spice container, because it was found near a trade route
grave marker, because it was found in a funerary context
royal portrait, because it was found in the audience hall of a palace
votive offering, because it was found in an ancient temple
53
This art is
Beaker with animal motif
Beaker with bird motif
Beaker with mountain goat motif
Beaker with ibex motif
54
Beaker with ibex motif is made of
Painted terra cotta
Painted glass
Painted china
Painted clay
55
The function of the Jade Cong can be associated as
Burial purposes for the Ancient Japanese
Fertility purposes for the Liangzhu
Fertility purposes for the Ancient Koreans
Burial purposes for the Liangzhu

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