Prehistoric Art: Explore the Artistic Expressions of Our Ancestors

Question 1

What material did prehistoric artists often use for cave paintings?

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Charcoal

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Acrylic paint

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Watercolor

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Oil paint

Question 2

Which animal was often drawn in prehistoric cave paintings?

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Mammoths

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Butterflies

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Tigers

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Monkeys

Question 3

Which of these was NOT used to make prehistoric jewelry?

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Glass

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Seashells

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Stone

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Bone

Question 4

Which type of prehistoric art was commonly used to tell stories or share important ideas?

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Paintings on cave walls or animal skins

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Sculptures made from stone or bone

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Jewelry crafted from shells, beads, or metal

Question 5

Which of these animals appeared most often in prehistoric cave paintings?

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Mammoths

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Lions

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Tigers

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Elephants

Question 6

Prehistoric art is often described as:

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Simple and full of symbols

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Lifelike and very detailed

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Abstract and modern-looking

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Colorful and bright

Question 7

Prehistoric sculptures were often made by:

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Carving into hard materials

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Shaping soft materials

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Pouring liquid materials into molds

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Painting on smooth surfaces

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a common feature of prehistoric art?

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Very bright and colorful paints

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Realistic images of people and animals

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Symbols that represent ideas and beliefs

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Patterns made up of simple shapes

Question 9

What is the most common form of prehistoric art?

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Cave paintings

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Sculptures made from stone

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Ornate jewelry

Question 10

Which color was most commonly used in prehistoric paintings?

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Red and yellow

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Blue

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Green

Question 11

How can we ensure that prehistoric art is preserved for future generations?

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Limit access and make digital copies

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Keep it hidden from visitors

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Carefully copy the artworks

Question 12

Why did prehistoric people make art?

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For all of these reasons

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For religious ceremonies

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To tell stories

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To decorate caves

Question 13

Where are many prehistoric cave paintings found?

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All of these places

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Lascaux, France

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Altamira, Spain

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Chauvet, France

Question 14

Which of these is NOT a type of prehistoric art?

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Metal tools

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Carvings on rocks

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Baskets made of plants

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Ceramic pots

Question 15

Which type of prehistoric art was often seen on cave walls?

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Cave paintings

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Drawings

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Sculptures

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Carvings

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a feature of prehistoric jewelry?

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Was currency

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Made from natural materials

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Often used for decoration

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Had special meaning

Question 17

What were hands often used to represent in prehistoric cave paintings?

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The artists themselves

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Ownership

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Religion

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Sign language

Question 18

What can prehistoric art show us about ancient people's beliefs?

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Their spirituality

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Their daily lives

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Their artistic abilities

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Their hunting customs

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a type of prehistoric art?

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Portraits

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Cave paintings

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Sculptures

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Jewelry

Question 20

What were cave paintings usually made of?

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Paint made from natural materials

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Carved stone

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Formed from clay

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Built from wood

Question 21

Which of these best describes the features of prehistoric sculptures?

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Abstract and simple in form

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Very realistic and lifelike

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Colorful and detailed

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Very large in size

Question 22

What was the most likely purpose of prehistoric jewelry?

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Decoration

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Protection

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Communication

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Religious ceremony

Question 23

What type of rock surface were cave paintings usually made on?

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Limestone

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Marble

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Granite

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Sandstone

Question 24

Which of these colors was NOT commonly used in prehistoric cave paintings?

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Blue

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Red

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Yellow

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Black

Question 25

What is NOT a common type of prehistoric art?

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Mosaics

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Cave paintings

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Sculptures

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Jewelry

Question 26

What materials did prehistoric people often use to make paint for their cave paintings?

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Natural pigments from minerals and plants

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Synthetic dyes

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Oil paints

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Acrylic paints

Question 27

Where has prehistoric art been found?

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All over the world

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Only in Europe

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Only in North America

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Mostly in Africa

Question 28

Which type of prehistoric art involved carving designs into hard surfaces?

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Engraving

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Painting

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Sculpting

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Weaving

Question 29

Which of these is a skill that prehistoric artists had?

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Drawing what they observed

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Mixing colors to create new ones

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Using perspective to make things look 3D

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Shading to add depth

Question 30

Why might prehistoric people have created art?

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For all of these reasons

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For religious ceremonies

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For decoration

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To record events

Question 31

Which of these is NOT a type of prehistoric art?

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Mosaics

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Rock paintings

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Pottery

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Sculptures

Question 32

Which of these materials was NOT commonly used in prehistoric art?

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Plastic

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Stone

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Wood

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Clay

Question 33

How did prehistoric people make the colors for their cave paintings?

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Mixing animal fat with crushed rocks and minerals

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Using only red, yellow, and blue paints

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Carving lines into the cave walls

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Sprinkling colored sand over the paintings

Question 34

How did the places where early artists lived influence their cave drawings?

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Early artists drew animals that lived in their area.

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Early artists always drew the same things, regardless of where they lived.

Question 35

In prehistoric cave paintings, which subject was commonly depicted?

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Animals

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Abstract figures

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Portraits

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Landscapes

Question 36

Prehistoric sculptures are often characterized by:

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Simple forms

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Bright colors

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Intricate patterns

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Realistic details

Question 37

Which prehistoric art form is known for its colorful pigments?

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Cave paintings

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Jewelry

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Sculptures

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Rock carvings

Question 38

The environment influenced prehistoric art by:

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Providing materials and inspiration

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Having no significant impact

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Leading to the decline of art

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Limiting techniques and styles

Question 39

What materials did prehistoric people often use to make cave paintings?

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Natural pigments from minerals and plants

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Acrylic paint

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Charcoal

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Watercolors

Question 40

What type of sculptures did prehistoric people commonly create?

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Small animal figures

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Abstract shapes

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Busts of famous people

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Large statues of humans

Question 41

What period in human history is associated with the use of stone tools?

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Stone Age

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Ice Age

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Iron Age

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Bronze Age

Question 42

Which type of prehistoric art involves small, portable carvings?

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Mobiliary art

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Assemblage art

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Rupestrian art (rock paintings)

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Parietal art (cave paintings)

Question 43

What do prehistoric cave paintings suggest about the beliefs of prehistoric people?

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They show their beliefs in supernatural beings and religious practices

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They record historical events

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They predict the weather

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They tell stories about their daily lives

Question 44

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

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Exact copies of real-life subjects

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Use of natural materials

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Use of symbols

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Storytelling elements

Question 45

What materials were often used in prehistoric sculptures?

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Stone, bone, and wood

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Glass and clay

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Fabric and paper

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Plastic and metal

Question 46

How has prehistoric art helped us learn about early humans?

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It provides clues about their daily life, beliefs, and culture

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It can predict future artistic trends

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It helps us find lost civilizations

Question 47

Which of these is a characteristic of prehistoric cave paintings?

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Depiction of animals, humans, and scenes from daily life

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Focus on abstract patterns

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Use of bright, vibrant colors

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Limited use of natural pigments

Question 48

What can we learn about prehistoric people from their art?

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Their beliefs, customs, and daily activities

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Their political system

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Their language and alphabet

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Only their physical appearance

Question 49

Which technique was often used to create prehistoric cave paintings?

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Stencilling and finger painting

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Airbrushing

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Collaging

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Watercolor painting

Question 50

What is a key difference between prehistoric and modern art?

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Prehistoric art is primarily symbolic and functional, while modern art is more expressive and imaginative.

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Modern art uses a wider variety of materials.

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Prehistoric art is more realistic.

Question 51

Which of the following is a famous prehistoric cave painting site?

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Lascaux

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The Louvre

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The Uffizi

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The National Gallery

Question 52

How can we protect prehistoric art for future generations?

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Limiting access to sites, using protective coatings, and raising awareness

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Exposing it to sunlight and moisture

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Allowing visitors to touch and draw on the art