Why are prehistoric works of art designated as such?
(1 point)
Responses
Because they cannot be dated.
Because they cannot be dated.
Because they cannot be attributed to a particular artist.
Because they cannot be attributed to a particular artist.
Because they were painted in a cave.
Because they were painted in a cave.
Because the society that created them did not yet possess written language.
Because the society that created them did not yet possess written language.
Which of the following are sites of early cave paintings?
I. Altamira, Spain
II. Lascaux, France
III. Willendorf, Austria
(1 point)
Responses
I only
I only
I and II only.
I and II only.
I, II, and III
I, II, and III
None of these.
I and II only.
Which of the following is a common theme of the cave paintings discussed in this lesson?
(1 point)
Responses
enemies killed in battle
enemies killed in battle
animals slain in the hunt
animals slain in the hunt
gods and goddesses
gods and goddesses
ritual sacrifices of animals and humans
ritual sacrifices of animals and humans
animals slain in the hunt
Early humans practiced _______ form/s of art.
(1 point)
Responses
only one
only one
only two
only two
no
no
many
many
As early humans sought explanations for the events of their daily lives, they began to focus on the power of ________________.
(1 point)
Responses
divine beings
divine beings
positive thinking
positive thinking
nature
nature
generosity
generosity
divine beings
Prehistoric cave paintings suggest that early humans:
(1 point)
Responses
believed they were gods
believed they were gods
had a profound appreciation for the beauty of the world around them
had a profound appreciation for the beauty of the world around them
had little artistic ability
had little artistic ability
used an early form of written language to record the glories of the hunt
used an early form of written language to record the glories of the hunt