Works such as the one shown have been discovered primarily in

gravesites, where they were likely placed as part of funerary practices

The term, "hierarchy of scale" means ___.

the biggest objects are most important

What does the term "Paleolithic" mean?

It comes from Greek and means "old stone age."

What does the term "Paleolithic" mean?

It comes from Greek and means "old stone age."

The detail of the cave painting shown is visually similar to those found in the Great Hall of the Bulls in that the

animals are depicted in profile to convey their distinctive qualities

What was a possible function of this work?

Used to grind herbs and berries

A petroglyph is a term used to describe ___

a rock engraving in which an image has been pecked or cut into the rock

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

The artist most likely drew lines and dots on the bodies of the figures to

represent the physical ornamentation that was used in ritual contexts

Scholars have theorized that the stylized animals painted on the vessel refer to?

wild and domestic animals of an argicultural society

A stele is a term used to describe ___

a vertical stone monument or marker inscribed with a low relief carving

A sacrum is a term used to describe ___

the large triangular bone at the base of the spine

A trilithion is a term used to describe ___

a pair of upright stones with a lintel stone spanning their tops

How did prehistoric people apply the paint to the walls?

They used brushes for lines and blown or sprayed paint for solid areas

to have animal like characteristics

Anthropomorphic means

to have human like characteristics

Apollo 11 stone got its name because

it was discovered at the same time as the Apollo 11 landing

Humans began to travel the globe due to

lower global temperatures during interglacial cycles

a vertical stone monument or marker

Some scholars have speculated that the artist chose to use

a sacrum bone because it have had spiritual significance

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1
Works such as the one shown have been discovered primarily in
gravesites, where they were likely placed as part of funerary practices
cave systems, which were centers for rituals during the Neolithic period
wetlands, which were excavated as part of modern drainage efforts
ancient settlements, which included henges for astronomical observations
2
The term, "hierarchy of scale" means ___.
Huns Mountains of Namibia
when a ruler deems himself a god.
a division of social power
the biggest objects are most important
3
What does the term "Paleolithic" mean?
It comes from the Hebrew word meaning "hard stone."
It comes from Latin and means "a really long time ago."
It comes from Arabic and means "before writing."
It comes from Greek and means "old stone age."
4
What does the term "Paleolithic" mean?
It comes from Arabic and means "before writing."
It comes from the Hebrew word meaning "hard stone."
It comes from Greek and means "old stone age."
It comes from Latin and means "a really long time ago."
5
The detail of the cave painting shown is visually similar to those found in the Great Hall of the Bulls in that the
natural curves in the cave wall are used to produce atmospheric perspective
forms are foreshortened to present a sense of animals in motion
limited color palette is intended to focus attention on the narrative
animals are depicted in profile to convey their distinctive qualities
6
What was a possible function of this work?
Used to grind herbs and berries
exhibits a personal gain in one's social status
Funerary
Ward off evil spirits
7
A petroglyph is a term used to describe ___
a pair of upright stones with a lintel stone spanning their tops
a rock engraving in which an image has been pecked or cut into the rock
the large triangular bone at the base of the spine
a vertical stone monument or marker often featuring low relief carving
8
The form of the anthropomorphic stele shown is best described as
veristic
stylized
idealized
naturalistic
9
All of the following have zoomorphic qualities EXCEPT ____
Ambum Stone
Apollo 11 Stones
Terra-cotta fragment
Camelid sacrum in the shape of a canine
10
Identify this artifact
Running Horned Woman
Tassili n’Ajjer
Ikenga Dancer
Dancer of Light
11
Some archaeologists have speculated that the Ambum Stone represented a totemic animal, while others suggest it was ___.
an effigy symbolizing a sacrificial victim
a tool used to grind or pound substances
an elaborate handle for a pitcher
an object that was mounted on a staff and indicated social rank
12
The 'horns" of the "Running Horned Woman" indicate that ____.
she is a deity or goddess
the culture worshipped oxen because of what they provided.
she liked cool hats
she is being punished
13
The artist most likely drew lines and dots on the bodies of the figures to
create patterns to assist in the recounting of creation stories
suggest rapid movement of people in a dance
represent the physical ornamentation that was used in ritual contexts
emphasize the three-dimensional shapes of the bodies
14
Scholars have theorized that the stylized animals painted on the vessel refer to?
hunting rituals linked to seasonal patterns of animal migration.
mythic animals that are described in the culture’s epic literature.
wild and domestic animals of an argicultural society
the same animal-headed gods found during excavations at a nearby temple.
15
Humans domesticated plants and animals in the ____ era.
Mesolithic
Paleolithic
Ferrolithic
Neolithic
16
Some Tlatilco Female Figurines can be described as bicephalic, or ____
having detailed facial feated thatwere incised using sharp tools
having two heads
painted using only two colors
having more than one function
17
What civilization created this piece?
Ancient China
Ancient India
Ancient Islamic
Ancient Mesoamerican
18
This work was found in what is now know as ____.
Liangzhu, China
Mariupol, Ukraine
Papua, New Guinea
Tlatilco, Mexico
19
A stele is a term used to describe ___
a rock engraving in which an image has been pecked or cut into the rock
a vertical stone monument or marker inscribed with a low relief carving
the large triangular bone at the base of the spine
a pair of upright stones with a lintel stone spanning their tops
20
Lapita pottery developed a set of rules in which the geometric designs would be displayed
true
false
false
true
21
A sacrum is a term used to describe ___
the large triangular bone at the base of the spine
a rock engraving in which an image has been pecked or cut into the rock
a pair of upright stones with a lintel stone spanning their tops
a vertical stone monument or marker inscribed with a low relief carving
22
A trilithion is a term used to describe ___
a vertical stone monument or marker inscribed with a low relief carving
a pair of upright stones with a lintel stone spanning their tops
a rock engraving in which an image has been pecked or cut into the rock
the large triangular bone at the base of the spine
23
An archeological technique that determines how old an artifact is by measuring its radioactive isotope
Contextual Evidence
Radiocarbon Dating
Stratigraphy
RNA sequencing
24
Humans were making art long before they invented writing or farming.
False
True
False
True
25
What did the prehistoric paintings in European caves mean to the people who created them?
The cave paintings show how much people cared about animals.
The cave paintings are evidence of a political system.
We don't know.
The cave paintings are evidence of a prehistoric religion.
26
Tlatilco figurines mostly displayed the male gender, the female form seen here is very rare.
False
False
True
True
27
All of the following are methods that researchers might use to determine the age of a prehistoric object EXCEPT:
Radiocarbon Dating
Stratigraphy
RNA sequencing
Contextual Evidence
28
Identify this artifact
Jade Cong
Jade basin
Jade Bi
Jade beaker
29
The image shows all of the following characteristics EXCEPT
a naturalistic approach to figure
atmospheric perspective
a sense of vitality and movement
strong outlines
30
How did prehistoric people apply the paint to the walls?
They used brushes for lines and blown or sprayed paint for solid areas
none of these techniques
they used their hands to "pat" paint into place
They used brushed made of human hair
31
Zoomorphic means
to have plant like characteristics
to have human like characteristics
to have animal like characteristics
to have insect like characteristics
32
Anthropomorphic means
to have human like characteristics
to have plant like characteristics
to have insect like characteristics
to have animal like characteristics
33
Apollo 11 stone got its name because
it was aboard the Apollo 11 when it landed on the moon
it was the words, "Apollo 11" written on the back
it was found by Greek archeologist, Apollo Cosmopoulos
it was discovered at the same time as the Apollo 11 landing
34
"Beaker with the Ibex Motif" is from the ____ time period.
Ferrolithic
Paleolithic
Neolithic
Mesolithic
35
An archeological technique that determines an artifacts age from the evidence found in close proximity of the artifact
Radiocarbon Dating
Stratigraphy
Contextual Evidence
RNA sequencing
36
What is the function of this work of art?
Decorative
Secular
Spiritual
Funerary
37
The vessel shown was created using
porcelain with underglazing
pigment on rock
painted terra cotta
charcoal on stone
38
This artifact was found in what is now known as
Papua New Guinea
Mexico
Algeria
Iran
39
This artifact is part of the ___ time period.
Neolithic
Paleolithic
Ferrolithic
Mesolithic
40
Prehistoric artists wrote down their artistic process for later generations to read.
False
False
True
True
41
Humans began to travel the globe due to
interbreeding amongst Homo Erectus, Homo Neanderthalensis and Homo Sapiens
lower global temperatures during interglacial cycles
overpopulation in a finite area
rafts and other sea-faring vessels
42
Lapita pottery was most likely created using ___.
a paddle and anvil
through pinching clay coils
by baking in a kiln or oven
clay spun on a wheel
43
One architectural innovation created by those who built Stonehenge is the ___ .
post and lintel
dentils
board and batten
cornice
44
The Apollo 11 stones may have functioned as
a foundation stone for a religious structure
a grave marker for a successful hunter
part of a more complex cycle of cave painting
an early form of portable art
45
Identify this artifact
Unicorn Panel
Chamber of Felines
The Hall of Sisters
Great Hall of Bulls
46
Stonehenge was built to line up with the _____.
Sunset of winter equinox
Sunrise of summer solstice
Sunset of summer solstice
Sunrise of winter equinox
47
The size difference between the images of people indicate
a composite view
the illusion of depth
twisted perspective
hierarchy of scale
48
This artifact was carved from which animal?
camelid
cave bear
feline
canine
49
An archeological technique that determines how old an artifact is by mapping its relative postition in a layer of earth
Radiocarbon Dating
Contextual Evidence
Stratigraphy
RNA sequencing
50
What is a stele?
A decorative doorway
a vertical stone monument or marker
architectural feature that adorns the capitals of columns
a image that has been inscribed or cut into rock
51
Some scholars have speculated that the artist chose to use
a hollow skull so that it could be attached to a protective talisman
a rock in this shape because the animal was linked to a particular deity
movable parts so that the sculpture could be animated during ritual display
a sacrum bone because it have had spiritual significance
52
All these works were most likely created by generations of artists over the course of centuries EXCEPT
camelid sacrum in the shape of a canine
Running Horned Woman
Lascaux caves
Stonehenge
53
The purpose of these figures are most likely ____
ritualistic
funerary
religious
spiritual
54
This item was found in what is now known today as ___ .
Wiltshire, England
Susa, Iran
Namibia, Africa
Algeria, Africa
55
What is the function of this work of art?
Ritual, it was found in a temple
Decorative
It was used to mark the location of a battle
Funerary, it probably marked a grave
56
All of the following have anthropomorphic qualities EXCEPT ____
Tlatilco figurine
Terra-cotta fragment
Ambum Stone
Running Horned Woman
57
This item is made of _____.
graywacke
clay
sandstone
mud brick
58
Prehistoric images of people wearing masks, as shown here, indicate an ancient interest in
rituals in which participants paint their bodies and dance
a formal hierarchy of religious leaders, including women
the coronation of royalty and sophisticated power structure
ceremonial centers and designated performers
59
All of the following can be described as art mobilier EXCEPT
Camelid sacrum in the shape of a canine
Lascaux Caves
Apollo 11 Stones
Ambum Stone
60
These jade items were _____ to create the overall geometric forms and linear details.
chiseled by stone
craved with a blade
incised with a knife
abraded by sand
61
This item's function was most likely ____.
common everyday use
animal sacrificial ceremonies
funerary
in a rite of passage ceremonies
62
Stylized animal forms appear in all but the following EXCEPT
The Ambum Stone
Camelid Sacrum in the shape of a Canine
Apollo Stones
Terra-Cotta Fragment
63
The horizontal stones are secured atop the vertical stones by using the _____ joint technique.
dovetail
Mortis and tenon
lap and rabbet
Post and lintel
64
Artists working on prehistoric caves used all of the following tools EXCEPT
flat stones used as palettes
scaffolds to reach high area in a cave
paints made from ochre and natural materials
brushes made from human hair
65
What medium was used to create this work?
limestone
greywacke
wood
bone

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