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Why were births so important in the culture of Los Millares?
Because it brought the family together
Because births augured good fortune
Because they believed births were gifts from God
Because the population increased and more people were able to work
2
Which archaeological method can we see in the Museum of Almería?
Stratigraphic method
Chronometric methods
Carbon-14
Radiocarbon dating
3
What are the two most emblematic and representative pieces of the museum in Roman times?
Fragments of the Roman amphitheatre in Cartagena
Jars and coins
The Bacchus of Chirivel and the Great Mosaic Fragment
Amphorae and jewellery
4
What social classes coexisted in El Argar?
All answers are correct
Richs, commoners and poors
Dominant groups, groups with certain social rights and subjugated groups
The powerful, soldiers and slaves
5
What was Almería called in Islamic times?
Al Andalus
Al-Mariyya
Bayyana
Al María
6
What elements do you think were important when choosing a settlement?
The presence of a nearby river, animals and vegetation
The remoteness of other settlements
The kind of soil
The views
7
Which part of the museum belongs to Prehistory?
Los Millares and El Argar
Stratigraphic column
Rome and Islam
None of the answers is correct
8
What are these drawings called?
Doble sol / "Double sun"
Búhos / "Owls"
Indalo
Ojos soles / "Sun eyes"
9
What are the basic techniques used in Islamic art?
Pointillism
Symmetry, repetition, combination and calligraphy
Images and drawings
Symmetry, repetition, pointillism and drawing
10
The appearance of pottery / ceramics is important because...
...they can now cook and store food, which increases health and population
...they could now hide food and prevent theft
...they could now decorate
...it could be used to store jewellery
11
What were the decorations on Islamic graves called?
Maqbara
"Tablilla"
Arabic mosaic
Maqabriyyas
12
What were the tombs in Los Millares like?
Circular and colective
Rectangular and individual
Circular and individual
Rectangular, with the body placed sideways
13
How could one know to which social class different human remains belonged?
Focusing on whether the remains were buried with objects or without them
Analyzing human remains and comparing burials
Studying whether they were malnourished or had deformities from working
All answers are correct
14
What is the stratigraphic column?
A timeline of history made up of overlapping layers of soil
A mere column in the museum
All answers are correct
A decorative model
15
Why did Los Millares celebrate the birth of a girl?
Because it was not common
Because a woman can birth more babies in the future
Because it augured good luck
Because women worked better
16
In general, did they bury the deceased with objects, food or water?
False
True
17
What is a museum?
A place where antiques are sold
Institution that shares culture for profit
Institution open to the public where collections are preserved & exhibited
Institution dedicated exclusively to paintings
18
What does an archaeologist do?
Investigates the material left by past civilizations
Sells antique materials
Preserves the pieces found in the excavation
Studies paintings
19
What processes stand out in the metallurgical workshops at El Argar?
Melting and forging
Melting, labelling, laminating and polishing
Melting, forging, laminating and polishing
Cutting, folding, welding
20
CREATED BY INTERNSHIP STUDENTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF ALMERÍA: LAURA LÓPEZ CARMONA AND LETICIA FERREIRA MARTÍNEZ
;)
:)
21
Who is considered the father of the museum of Almeria?
Enrique Sánchez
Luis Siret
Enrique Siret
Luis Sánchez
22
What were "bolaños" used for?
To play football
To be launched on catapults
To decorate the entrance of houses
To sit on them
23
How was the red pigment in cave art obtained? Using...
Crushed minerals
Blood
Milled soil
Iron oxide
24
Which animal accompanies Bacchus in his sculpture?
Dog
Panther
Cat
Lion
25
Why have elements such as looms or wooden tools not been preserved to this day?
Because they were not so widely used
Because organic matter deteriorates faster
Because they were very used and they wore out
Because, at some point in history, they burnt
26
Which part of the museum belongs to History?
Los Millares and El Argar
Stratigraphic column
None of the answers are correct
Rome and Islam
27
Why does this skull have a frontal hole?
Due to the use of the trepanation technique to cure an illness
Because of an arrow or spear wound
Because of the poor preservation of the piece
Because leaders had to have that mark
28
What is garum?
A typical beverage of Roman gastronomy
Spiced fish fillet
Fish sauce made from fermented offal or viscera
A kind of crab
29
Where was Almería located on the Roman map?
To the north of Tarraconensis
Between Baetica and Tarraconensis
In Baética
In Lusitania
30
Which of these burials belonged to the powerful class?
The bottom one (empty grave)
The top one (it has jewellery, pottery...)
31
Who was the god Bacchus?
The god of wine
The god of beauty
The god of war
The god of the sea
32
Were there Homosapiens and Neanderthals in Almería?
True
False
33
What are the most important archaeological sites in the province?
Los Millares and El Argar
Iberian Necropolis of Tútugi and La Cueva Pintada
The necropolis of Alba and La Gerundia
Santa Tegra Hillfort and Pla de Petracos
34
With which layer does the stratigraphic column end?
Bedrock / mother rock
Sand
Layer of the islamic period
Asphalt of any street of our time
35
In the Roman area we can see a polychrome mosaic with a geometric theme, what century does it date from?
XX Century
III Century
II Century
IV Century
36
What kind of museum is the Museum of Almería?
Anthropological
Archaeological
Scientific
Fine Arts
37
What is the name of the mineral from which copper is extracted?
Malachite
Chalcocite
Cuprite
Azurite
38
What were "betilos" used for?
To decorate the tombs
Como ofrenda divina
To represent the deceased who were buried in that tomb
To keep evil spirits away
39
Where is Luis Siret from?
From the capital of Almería
From Barcelona
From Cuevas de Almanzora (Almería)
From Belgium
40
What was the name of the shipwreck (pecio) from Baetica?
Gandolfo
Köln
Numidia
César
41
What are the defining characteristics of the Neolithic period?
Agriculture
Livestock
Sedentarism
All answers are correct
42
Why were the faces of Islamic-era toys deformed?
Because Islam says that Allah is the only one who can represent faces
Because the artists were not skilled enough to do it better
Because they served as a protective talisman for children
Because they have deteriorated over time
43
What is a shipwreck (pecio)?
A kind of ship
A maritime law
A port or harbour
A sunken ship
44
What did you like most about the museum? All answers are correct! :)
The guided visits
The aesthetics of the museum
The objects on display
The organization and interactivity of the rooms in the museum
45
Where is the cave art found?
In the caves
Inside the graves
On the floor
On the skins of animals
46
Which discovery determines the transition from Prehistory to History?
The discovery of pottery / ceramics
The discovery of cave paintings or cave art
The discovery of writing records in a given culture or society
The discovery of America
47
What is the name of this cave painting, that represents Almería?
Indalo
Purchena
Hombre cazando (hunting man)
Arco del sol (sun arch)
