Question 1

Pigment is
A) a racial characteristic
B) color
C) paint
D) painted relief
E) watercolor

Accepted Answer

Pigment refers to the different colors used in art and other forms of design, such as inks, dyes, and paints. It is not a racial characteristic, type of paint, painted relief, or a specific medium like watercolor.

Question 2

Which of the following is not Paleolithic?
A) Venus of Laussel
B) Handprint of Pech-Merle
C) Mother Goddess from Tarxien
D) Stag from Lascaux
E) Jellyfish from Cosquer

Accepted Answer

The Mother Goddess from Tarxien is not Paleolithic, but rather dates to the Neolithic period. The other items listed are from the Paleolithic era, known for its cave art and figurines.

Question 3

Which of the following does not have a representation of a bison?
A) Altamira
B) Stonehenge
C) Tuc d'Audoubert
D) La Madelaine

Accepted Answer

Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in England and there are no depictions of bison found there. The other options are all prehistoric cave sites known for their bison depictions. Altamira is in Spain, Tuc d'Audoubert is in France, and La Madelaine is in France.

Question 4

The most important Paleolithic cave paintings are located in
A) Spain
B) France
C) England
D) Spain and France

Accepted Answer

The most important Paleolithic cave paintings are located in both Spain and France. Some of the most well-known locations include Altamira, Lascaux, and Chauvet. While other countries, such as England, also have Paleolithic cave paintings, they are not considered as significant as the paintings in Spain and France.

Question 5

The main shapes in the Venus of Willendorf are
A) rectangular
B) oval
C) cubic
D) trapezoidal
E) triangular

Accepted Answer

The Venus of Willendorf is a figurine of a woman with an exaggerated form. It is carved in an oval shape, which emphasizes the curves of the body. Therefore, the best choice is oval.

Question 6

Paleolithic art has been found in the form of sculpture,friezes and paintings,but _______________ is the earliest.
A) "fertility figurines" like the Venus of Willendorf
B) the animal frieze at Lascaux
C) Stonehenge
D) the animal frieze at Altamira

Accepted Answer

"Fertility figurines" like the Venus of Willendorf have been dated back to around 25,000 BCE, making them the earliest form of Paleolithic art that has been discovered. The animal frieze at Lascaux and Altamira, as well as Stonehenge, are all examples of Paleolithic art, but they were created later than the fertility figurines.

Question 7

A kiln is
A) for cooking dinner
B) for heating pigments
C) for baking clay
D) for cooking herbs
E) for drying wet paint

Accepted Answer

A kiln is typically used for baking clay and hardening it into a ceramic material. It is not used for cooking dinner or herbs, heating pigments, or drying wet paint.

Question 8

The term "prehistory" means
A) before people wrote history books
B) before people had written language
C) before people had libraries
D) before people could count
E) before people could talk

Accepted Answer

Prehistory refers to the time period before the advent of written language, so option B is the closest definition.

Question 9

The artists at Lascaux and Altamira seem to have done their art as
A) decoration for the cave
B) part of a ceremony to ensure success in the hunt
C) the totem of the tribal chief
D) an ex-voto for a man killed in a hunt

Accepted Answer

The art found in Lascaux and Altamira were likely created as part of a ceremony to ensure success in the hunt. This theory is supported by the fact that many of the paintings depict animals that were important for hunting, and their positions in the cave suggest a sequence or narrative that could be interpreted as a hunt.

Question 10

The term "Paleolithic" refers to the
A) Old Stone Age
B) Middle Stone Age
C) New Stone Age
D) Old Stones
E) Old Dispensation

Accepted Answer

The term "Paleolithic" refers to the Old Stone Age, the earliest and longest period of human history, characterized by the use of stone tools and hunting and gathering as the main mode of subsistence.

Question 11

By definition,Paleolithic paintings are not
A) endowed with life
B) abstract
C) naturalistic
D) designed to conjure up game for hunters

Accepted Answer

Paleolithic paintings are not abstract but rather naturalistic, portraying animals and scenes from everyday life with accuracy. They were also believed to have a religious and spiritual significance, often depicting animals that were important to the hunters' survival. However, the paintings were not designed to conjure up game for hunters as they were created in deep caves and were not visible from the outside. The paintings were also believed to be endowed with life and magical powers.

Question 12

The caves at Altamira share certain things in common with Lascaux
A) they are in France
B) they are in flat, lake country
C) they contain remarkable Paleolithic depictions of animals
D) they are in France, they are in flat, lake country, and they contain remarkable Paleolithic depictions of animals

Accepted Answer

Both caves contain remarkable Paleolithic depictions of animals, but Altamira is located in Spain while Lascaux is in France. They are also not in the same topography as Altamira is in a hilly area. Therefore, the best choice is C.

Question 13

As used in this text,a relief refers to
A) a rest
B) a vacation
C) a category of sculpture
D) a painted image
E) a post-and-lintel

Accepted Answer

The text mentions "relief" in the context of a "category of sculpture," indicating that it is not referring to any of the other options listed.

Question 14

The term Homo sapiens literally means
A) simple man
B) stupid man
C) stoic man
D) wise man
E) genius

Accepted Answer

Homo sapiens is a Latin term that translates to "wise man". This name was given to our species due to our ability to reason, solve problems, and adapt to our surroundings.

Question 15

A good example of a Paleolithic sculpture-in-the-round is
A) the Venus of Laussel
B) the Tuc d'Audoubert Bison
C) the Venus of Willendorf
D) the Wandjina
E) the Mimi

Accepted Answer

The Venus of Willendorf is a well-known example of a Paleolithic sculpture-in-the-round, meaning it is a freestanding sculpture that can be viewed from all sides.

Question 16

Old Stone Age people
A) had stone houses
B) used stone tools
C) worshipped in stone temples
D) built stone tombs
E) used stone for building

Accepted Answer

The Old Stone Age, also known as the Paleolithic period, is characterized by the use of stone tools. Stone houses, temples, and tombs were not common during this time period. However, they did use stones as building material for structures such as shelters and hearths.

Question 17

Which of the following is a logical interpretation of the Venus of Willendorf?
A) an obese figure
B) a wealthy figure
C) a fertility figure
D) a pregnant figure
E) a blind figure

Accepted Answer

The Venus of Willendorf is believed to be a fertility figure due to her exaggerated body parts associated with fertility and childbearing.

Question 18

The so-called Shaman cave painting is at
A) Lascaux
B) Pech-Merle
C) Chauvet
D) Trois-Freres
E) Altamira

Accepted Answer

The Shaman cave painting is located in the Trois-Freres cave in France.

Question 19

Who of the following was never involved in studying cave paintings?
A) Leroi-Gourhan
B) Henri Breuil
C) Pech-Merle
D) Reinach
E) Chauvet

Accepted Answer

Pech-Merle is not a person but a cave in France known for its prehistoric cave paintings, unlike the others listed who were individuals involved in the study of such art.

Question 20

Which term is not related to making sculpture?
A) carving
B) modeling
C) relief
D) post-and-lintel
E) incising

Accepted Answer

Post-and-lintel is a method of construction and not a technique or process related to making sculpture.

Quiz 1: The Art of Prehistory

Pigment is

Which of the following is not Paleolithic?

Which of the following does not have a representation of a bison?

The most important Paleolithic cave paintings are located in

The main shapes in the Venus of Willendorf are

Paleolithic art has been found in the form of sculpture,friezes and paintings,but _______________ is the earliest.

A kiln is

The term "prehistory" means

The artists at Lascaux and Altamira seem to have done their art as

The term "Paleolithic" refers to the

By definition,Paleolithic paintings are not

The caves at Altamira share certain things in common with Lascaux

As used in this text,a relief refers to

The term Homo sapiens literally means

A good example of a Paleolithic sculpture-in-the-round is

Old Stone Age people

Which of the following is a logical interpretation of the Venus of Willendorf?

The so-called Shaman cave painting is at

Who of the following was never involved in studying cave paintings?

Which term is not related to making sculpture?