Prehistoric Art: Explore the Origins of Human Creativity

Question 1

What is a unique characteristic of prehistoric cave paintings?

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They used natural colors like charcoal and ochre.

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They were painted in vibrant, colorful hues.

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They were only found in the deepest parts of caves.

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They only depicted human figures.

Question 2

Which type of prehistoric art is known for its realistic depictions of animals and humans?

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Cave paintings

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Sculptures

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Jewelry

Question 3

What is a characteristic of prehistoric sculpture that it does NOT have?

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Realistic details

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Small figurines

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Abstract forms

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Stylized representations

Question 4

Which of the following is a stylistic feature of prehistoric animal paintings?

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Emphasis on movement and action

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Realistic proportions

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Detailed anatomical features

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Use of vibrant colors

Question 5

What was the main material used to make prehistoric tools?

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Stone

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Metal

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Wood

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Glass

Question 6

What type of rock did prehistoric artists often use for petroglyphs?

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Sandstone

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Limestone

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Granite

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Marble

Question 7

What is believed to be the primary purpose of prehistoric figurines?

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Religious practices

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Decoration

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Hunting tools

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Currency

Question 8

Which prehistoric period is known for the use of tools and weapons made of stone?

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Stone Age

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Bronze Age

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Iron Age

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Neolithic Age

Question 9

What color was commonly used in prehistoric art?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Yellow

Question 10

What is the name of the famous prehistoric monument made of large stones arranged in a circle?

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Stonehenge

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Great Pyramid

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Machu Picchu

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Taj Mahal

Question 11

Which animal was frequently depicted in prehistoric cave paintings?

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Horse

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Elephant

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Tiger

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Giraffe

Question 12

Which prehistoric period saw the development of bronze tools and weapons?

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Bronze Age

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Stone Age

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Iron Age

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Neolithic Age

Question 13

Which type of prehistoric art was frequently used to narrate stories or depict religious ceremonies?

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Cave paintings

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Sculptures

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Pottery

Question 14

Which symbol was commonly found in prehistoric cave paintings?

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Sun

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Car

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Cross

Question 15

What is a characteristic of prehistoric cave paintings?

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Located in deep, dark caves

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Created using painting, engraving, and sculpting

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Realistic depictions of people and animals

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Created solely for decoration

Question 16

Which of these is a characteristic of Stone Age art?

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Geometric shapes

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Realistic figures

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Bright colors

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Lots of details in faces

Question 17

Which prehistoric period is known for its unique pottery styles?

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Neolithic

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Paleolithic

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Mesolithic

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Bronze Age

Question 18

How should we behave when we visit prehistoric art in caves or rock shelters?

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We should stay a safe distance away

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We can touch and trace the art

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We can use flash photography

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We can write our names on the walls

Question 19

What is the significance of cave paintings?

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They recorded events and beliefs

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They were primarily used for decoration

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They were only found in Europe

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They were created solely as religious rituals

Question 20

What types of tools did prehistoric artists use?

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Animal bones

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Metal chisels

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Brushes

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Pottery wheels

Question 21

Which type of prehistoric art is known for its small, portable sculptures?

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Venus figurines

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Cave paintings

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Rock carvings

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Megaliths

Question 22

Which of these is a characteristic of Stone Age art?

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Use of stone tools

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Realistic depictions of humans and animals

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Vibrant color palette

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Large-scale sculptures

Question 23

Where are prehistoric cave paintings often found?

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In deep, dark caves

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In shallow, well-lit caves

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In open fields

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In forests

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a type of prehistoric art?

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Mosaics

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Cave paintings

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Sculptures

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Rock art

Question 25

Which of the following prehistoric artworks depicts scenes of hunting?

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Lascaux Cave paintings

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Venus of Willendorf

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Stonehenge

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Terracotta Warriors

Question 26

What was the significance of the Venus of Willendorf figurine?

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May represent a fertility symbol

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A hunting tool

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A toy

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A cooking utensil

Question 27

What is a key difference between the Stone Age and the Bronze Age?

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The tools used were made of different materials.

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The type of art created was different.

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The social structure was different.

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The climate was different.

Question 28

Why are the Lascaux caves significant?

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They reveal prehistoric spiritual practices

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They house the oldest animal drawings

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They showcase abstract art from early humans

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They depict hunting and war scenes

Question 29

What material was common in prehistoric art?

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Cave surfaces

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Acrylic paint

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Oil paint

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Canvases

Question 30

What is the main difference between rock art and cave art?

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Rock art is carved on stone, while cave art is painted on cave walls

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Cave art is older than rock art

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Rock art is more popular than cave art

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There is no distinction between rock art and cave art

Question 31

Which of these is **not** a type of Prehistoric Art?

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Modern Paintings

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Cave Paintings

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Sculptures

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Jewelry

Question 32

Which type of prehistoric art was often used to decorate tools and weapons?

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Petroglyphs

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Pottery

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Sculptures

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Tapestries

Question 33

What is the main difference between the Stone Age and the Bronze Age?

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The use of different materials for tools

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The development of farming

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The invention of writing

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The rise of major cities

Question 34

What are petroglyphs?

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Carvings made on rock surfaces

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Paintings found in caves

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Small sculptures made of stone

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Woven fabrics with geometric designs

Question 35

Which of these is **not** a technique used in prehistoric art?

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Computer-aided design

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Engraving

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Painting

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Sculpting

Question 36

Which prehistoric tool was used to make petroglyphs?

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Chisel

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Hammer

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Paintbrush

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Needle

Question 37

During which period of human history was cave art primarily created?

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Stone Age

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Neolithic Age

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Bronze Age

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Iron Age

Question 38

What is believed to be the primary purpose of the Venus of Willendorf figurine?

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Symbol of fertility and motherhood

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Religious object

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Decorative ornament

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Hunting talisman

Question 39

What is the correct term for a prehistoric figure that may resemble a person or animal?

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Anthropomorphic/Zoomorphic Figure

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Symbol

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Carving

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Petroglyph

Question 40

What materials did prehistoric artists commonly use for painting?

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Natural pigments found in minerals and plants

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Acrylics

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Oil paints

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Watercolors

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a proposed purpose of prehistoric art?

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Solely for decoration

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To communicate with spiritual beings

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To record events and stories

Question 42

What does the existence of prehistoric art indicate about early humans?

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They possessed sophisticated cognitive and creative abilities

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They were primarily focused on survival

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They lived in isolation from other groups

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They had limited means of communication

Question 43

How can studying prehistoric art benefit our appreciation of modern art?

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It demonstrates the ongoing tradition of human creativity and artistic expression

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It has no relevance to modern art.

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It sets a standard that modern artists should strive to follow.

Question 44

Which of these is NOT a characteristic commonly found in prehistoric art?

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Use of synthetic dyes

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Use of natural materials

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Symbolic imagery

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Depictions of animals

Question 45

What makes the cave paintings found in Lascaux, France, famous?

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Their realistic depictions of animals

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Their scenes of human rituals

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Their use of bright, vibrant colors

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Their abstract and geometric patterns

Question 46

What was the primary purpose of art in prehistoric societies?

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To communicate ideas and tell stories

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Exclusively for entertainment

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Purely for decoration

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Solely for religious ceremonies

Question 47

Which of the following was a common pigment used by prehistoric artists?

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Ground-up minerals

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Synthetic dyes

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Charcoal only

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Acrylic paints

Question 48

Which of these is NOT a typical subject matter found in prehistoric art?

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Modern technology

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Animals

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Nature scenes

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Humans

Question 49

What type of art is the Venus of Willendorf figurine?

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Early sculpture

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A cave painting

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A tool for hunting

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Pottery

Question 50

What can prehistoric art tell us about ancient societies?

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Their beliefs, cultures, and ways of life

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Only their hunting methods

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The exact dates of prehistoric events

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Only their religious practices

Question 51

What does the discovery of prehistoric art show us?

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That humans have always been creative and expressive

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Only that prehistoric humans had a lot of free time

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Only that art has existed since the beginning of human history

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Only that religious practices existed in prehistoric times