Question 1

The painting rhinoceros,wounded man,and disemboweled bison is unique in Paleolithic art regarding the presence of ____.
A) a bison
B) a male figure
C) a bucrania
D) an altar with bear skulls

Accepted Answer

The painting rhinoceros, wounded man, and disemboweled bison is unique in Paleolithic art regarding the presence of a male figure. Most Paleolithic art depicts animals rather than human figures.

Question 2

The convention of representing animals' horns in twisted perspective in cave paintings or allowing the viewer to see the head in profile and the horns from the front is termed ____.
A) optical
B) fanciful
C) descriptive
D) true

Accepted Answer

Descriptive perspective is used in art to show multiple viewpoints of an object, such as showing the head in profile and the horns from the front, to provide more information about the subject.

Question 3

The emphasis on the anatomy of the nude woman figurine (Venus of Willendorf)suggests early man's interest in ____.
A) gold and jewels
B) health and fertility
C) athletic competitions
D) the domestication of animals

Accepted Answer

The emphasis on the anatomy of the nude woman figurine (Venus of Willendorf) suggests early man's interest in health and fertility, as the figurine's exaggerated features such as the breasts and hips may have been seen as representations of a woman's ability to bear healthy children.

Question 4

One of the suggested purposes for Paleolithic cave paintings is thought to have been ____.
A) decoration for the cave
B) insurance for the survival of the herd
C) the creation myth of the tribal chief
D) a record of the previous season's kills

Accepted Answer

Many Paleolithic cave paintings depict animals, and it is thought that they may have served a ritualistic or spiritual purpose related to the survival of the tribe. By painting these animals, it may have been believed that the tribe was ensuring their prosperity and success in hunting and gathering. Therefore, choice B is the best answer. Choices A, C, and D do not have much evidence to support them.

Question 5

What necessitated the inhabitants of Neolithic Jericho to construct fortification walls?
A) Use as an offensive base for invasion
B) Protection from marauding nomads
C) Protection from natural disasters
D) Promotion of a powerful merchant class

Accepted Answer

The most likely reason for the construction of fortification walls in Neolithic Jericho was to protect the inhabitants from marauding nomads. There is no evidence to suggest that the city was used as an offensive base for invasion, protection from natural disasters was not a major concern during this period, and there is no evidence to suggest the promotion of a powerful merchant class as a reason for building the walls.

Question 6

____ is one of the primary characteristics of Neolithic society.
A) Using bronze tools
B) Domestication of animals and plants
C) Building houses from megaliths
D) Cave dwelling

Accepted Answer

The domestication of animals and plants is one of the primary characteristics of Neolithic society, which is marked by the development of agriculture and the shift from a nomadic to a settled lifestyle. The use of bronze tools and building houses from megaliths came later, in the Bronze Age, while cave dwelling was a characteristic of earlier Paleolithic societies.

Question 7

The use of ____ along with its large scale suggests the sculpture human with feline (lion?)head was important to its creator.
A) wood
B) mammoth ivory
C) stone
D) pebbles

Accepted Answer

The sculpture of a human with a feline (lion?) head, known as the Löwenmensch figurine, was made from mammoth ivory. Its creation from such a material, along with its large scale, indicates its significance to its creator. This artifact is one of the oldest known examples of figurative art, dating back to the Upper Paleolithic period.

Question 8

The figures in the deer hunt wail painting from Çatal Höyük are rendered in _____,which describes what a human body is,as opposed to its appearance from a specific viewpoint.
A) the profile view
B) a frontal view
C) the composite view
D) a three-quarter pose

Accepted Answer

The composite view, also known as twisted perspective, is a way of rendering figures where different body parts are shown in different positions, as if the viewer is seeing them from multiple viewpoints. This technique was commonly used in ancient Near Eastern and Egyptian art to depict the human body in a more complete and natural way, rather than just from one viewpoint. The deer hunt wail painting from Çatal Höyük uses this technique to show the hunters and animals from different angles simultaneously.

Question 9

Monuments from the Neolithic period in western Europe,such as Stonehenge,are characterized by ____.
A) megalithic architecture
B) buildings without streets
C) fortifications
D) multistoried buildings

Accepted Answer

Monuments from the Neolithic period in western Europe, such as Stonehenge, are characterized by megalithic architecture, which means they were constructed using large stones or boulders without the use of mortar to hold them together. There is no evidence of multistoried buildings, fortifications or buildings without streets associated with these monuments.

Question 10

____ was used almost exclusively for the representation of animals in Paleolithic art.
A) Composite creature
B) Foreshortening
C) The profile view
D) Linear perspective

Accepted Answer

The profile view, or a side view, was the most common technique used in Paleolithic art to depict animals. This can be seen in the numerous cave paintings and engravings of animals such as bison, horses, and mammoths. The other options - composite creature, foreshortening, and linear perspective - were not commonly used in Paleolithic art.

Question 11

Whatever their purpose,one of the most outstanding differences between Neolithic figures,such as the human figure from Ain Ghazal and Paleolithic statues,is ____.
A) its large scale and sophisticated technique
B) the representation of animals
C) its placement in fortification walls
D) its careful differentiation of gender

Accepted Answer

Neolithic figures, like the human figure from Ain Ghazal, are distinguished from Paleolithic statues by their larger scale and more sophisticated technique. This reflects advancements in artistic skills and changes in cultural practices between the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods.

Question 12

What is bitumen?
A) An engraved plaque
B) A tarlike substance
C) A type of clay
D) A handle for a knife

Accepted Answer

Bitumen is a highly viscous and black tarlike substance that is a naturally occurring form of petroleum.

Question 13

The remains of what appear to be the oldest stone temples have been discovered in ____.
A) Babylon
B) Thebes
C) Sumer
D) Göbekli Tepe

Accepted Answer

The oldest stone temples have been discovered in Göbekli Tepe, Turkey, which dates back to around 11,000 years ago, making it older than both Babylon and Thebes. Sumer only dates back to around 4000 BCE and is not associated with the discovery of these ancient stone temples.

Question 14

What is a ground line?
A) It is the baseline in which figures appear to stand.
B) It is a measured line on the wall surface.
C) It is an engraved line on the wall surface.
D) It is a baseline in which figures appear to move around.

Accepted Answer

A ground line in art refers to the baseline in which figures appear to stand or rest on. It provides a sense of stability and helps to establish spatial relationships within an artwork.

Question 15

The human with feline (lion?)head sculpture was found in ____.
A) France
B) Belgium
C) Germany
D) Spain

Accepted Answer

The human with feline head sculpture, also known as the Lion Man, was found in the Hohlenstein-Stadel cave in Germany.

Question 16

One of the most famous Paleolithic cave paintings,the Hall of the Bulls,was discovered in ____.
A) the Lascaux caves
B) Altamira
C) England
D) Jericho

Accepted Answer

The Hall of the Bulls is a famous collection of Paleolithic cave paintings located in the Lascaux caves in southwestern France.

Question 17

____ is the location of the most spectacular cave paintings that have been discovered.
A) Italy
B) England
C) Germany
D) France

Accepted Answer

The most spectacular cave paintings have been discovered in France, specifically in the caves of Lascaux, Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc, and Cosquer.

Question 18

The regular appearance of ____ distinguishes paintings produced in the Neolithic period from those in the Paleolithic period.
A) bison
B) human figures
C) animals
D) landscape elements such as trees and flowers

Accepted Answer

Human figures are common in Neolithic paintings, while they are rare in Paleolithic paintings. Animals are also common in both periods, and landscape elements are not a distinguishing feature. Bison are specifically associated with the Paleolithic period.

Question 19

Çatal Höyük has a most remarkable mural,a landscape.Which statement best defines the term landscape?
A) It is a picture of a natural setting in its own right with narrative content.
B) It is a picture of a natural setting in its own right without any narrative content.
C) It is a picture that must have trees and narrative content.
D) It is a picture that must have trees and no narrative content.

Accepted Answer

A landscape is a painting or drawing that depicts a natural setting in its own right, without necessarily having any narrative content. The key characteristic of a landscape is the focus on the natural environment, rather than any specific story or message being communicated.

Question 20

Figures sculpted in the round can be defined as ____.
A) freestanding
B) engraved
C) high relief
D) bas relief

Accepted Answer

Figures sculpted in the round are freestanding sculptures that can be viewed from all angles. The other options, such as engraved or relief sculptures, are not freestanding and do not have three-dimensional depth.

Quiz 1: Art in the Stone Age

The painting rhinoceros,wounded man,and disemboweled bison is unique in Paleolithic art regarding the presence of ____.

The convention of representing animals' horns in twisted perspective in cave paintings or allowing the viewer to see the head in profile and the horns from the front is termed ____.

The emphasis on the anatomy of the nude woman figurine (Venus of Willendorf) suggests early man's interest in ____.

One of the suggested purposes for Paleolithic cave paintings is thought to have been ____.

What necessitated the inhabitants of Neolithic Jericho to construct fortification walls?

____ is one of the primary characteristics of Neolithic society.

The use of ____ along with its large scale suggests the sculpture human with feline (lion?) head was important to its creator.

The figures in the deer hunt wail painting from Çatal Höyük are rendered in _____,which describes what a human body is,as opposed to its appearance from a specific viewpoint.

Monuments from the Neolithic period in western Europe,such as Stonehenge,are characterized by ____.

____ was used almost exclusively for the representation of animals in Paleolithic art.

Whatever their purpose,one of the most outstanding differences between Neolithic figures,such as the human figure from Ain Ghazal and Paleolithic statues,is ____.

What is bitumen?

The remains of what appear to be the oldest stone temples have been discovered in ____.

What is a ground line?

The human with feline (lion?) head sculpture was found in ____.

One of the most famous Paleolithic cave paintings,the Hall of the Bulls,was discovered in ____.

____ is the location of the most spectacular cave paintings that have been discovered.

The regular appearance of ____ distinguishes paintings produced in the Neolithic period from those in the Paleolithic period.

Çatal Höyük has a most remarkable mural,a landscape.Which statement best defines the term landscape?

Figures sculpted in the round can be defined as ____.