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Aboriginal Rock Art

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1
Which statement about x-ray art is incorrect?
x-ray shows everything that's inside an object or animal
x-ray art shows more modern aspects of western life
it appeared around 9,000 years ago
Aboriginal artist still paint in x-ray style
2
How was the rock art at the Burrup made?
the artist used their finger nails
by hitting the rock with a harder rock
with an ancient drill
with a hard pointy stick
3
Which statement about Wandjinas is incorrect?
They were kind spirits
They placed themselves on the rocks
They look like storm clouds
They punish law breakers with floods and thunderstorms
4
How is rock art made?
ochres and water
ochres and animal fat
charcoal and animal fat
chipping at rock
5
How old is the rock art at the Murujuga or Burrup Peninsula?
20,000 years old
200 years old
2,000 years old
200,000 years old
6
Why was rock art NOT made?
Education
Hunting rituals
Religious purposes
Decoration
7
Which statement about hand stencils is UNTRUE?
Children's hand stencils can be seen on rock art.
It is made by spraying paint out of the mouth at the hand
They appeared ca. 30,000 years ago around the world.
Anyone can leave their hand stencil in a rock shelter.
8
How old is the Wandjina art?
15,000 years old or older
150,000 years old
2000 BCE or older
1500 BCE or younger