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Paleolithic Art and Artifacts

Paleolithic Art and Artifacts

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Social Studies

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9th Grade

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Allison Bair

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34 Slides • 27 Questions

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Why do you think Paleolithic art and artifacts are considered significant in understanding early human societies?

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Which of the following materials was commonly used to create Neolithic cave paintings?

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Charcoal

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Metallic paint

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Plastic

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Acrylic paint

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How do the locations of European cave painting sites, as shown on the map, help us understand the spread of early human culture?

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Which of the following animals is NOT depicted in the Lascaux cave paintings shown in the images?

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Longhorns

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Stag

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Bison

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Elephant

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What was the primary purpose of the carved lamp from Lascaux?

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To contain the runoff of melted animal fat when lit

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To serve as a decorative object

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To be used as a musical instrument

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To store water

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How do the artists of Lascaux use the natural contours of the rock to enhance their animal paintings?

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What do you think was the purpose of these cave painting and artfacts?

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What can we learn from these cave paintings and artifacts?

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What is the possible significance of the red dots found at Chauvet Cave, and why might their repeated appearance in similar chambers be important?

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They were used for decoration only

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They marked the entrance to sacred areas

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They served as a form of early written language or sign

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They indicated places where food was stored

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How did artists at Chauvet Cave create handprints on the cave walls, and what might these handprints represent?

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By carving into the rock with tools

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By painting with brushes

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By spitting pigment around their hands

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By pressing their painted hands directly onto the wall

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The engraved owl at Chauvet is unique because its head is swiveled ___ degrees so it faces over its back.

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What do you think was the purpose of these cave paintings?

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What can we learn from these cave paintings?

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What do you think was the purpose of this cave painting?

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What can we learn from this cave painting?

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Which of the following statements about the Denisovan woolly mammoth ivory tiara are correct?

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It was found in Denisova Cave, Siberia

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It was likely used to keep hair out of the eyes

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It was made from mammoth ivory

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It was designed specifically for female use

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What do you think was the purpose of this artifact?

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What can we learn from this artifact?

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What do you think was the purpose of this artifact?

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What can we learn from this artifact?

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The woolly mammoth ivory tiara found in Denisova Cave is believed to be approximately how many years old?

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5,000-10,000 years

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15,000-20,000 years

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45,000-50,000 years

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100,000-120,000 years

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What do you think was the purpose of this artifact?

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What can we learn from this artifact?

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What do you think was the purpose of this artifact?

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What can we learn from this artifact?

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How do you think the creation of cave paintings influenced the development of human culture and communication?

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What are some of the main subjects depicted in Neolithic era cave paintings?

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Animals, human figures, and scenes from daily life

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Modern buildings and vehicles

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Space exploration and planets

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Famous historical battles

Why do you think Paleolithic art and artifacts are considered significant in understanding early human societies?

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