Lesson 3 - Developing Cultures

How old are some of the rock art and paintings in the Cave of Hands?

Cave in Patagonia, South America. Hundreds of handprints and animal figures were found, that date back to 9,000 years ago.

The way in which individuals and groups react with their environment, including their technology , customs, beliefs, and art.

• geography

• culture

• anthropology

• diverse

The study of how people have developed and live in cultural groups.

• geography

• culture

• anthropology

• diverse

The study of the relationship between physical features, climate, and people.

• culture

• geography

• diverse

• anthropology

Many different.

Location in southern France, where cave art from about 17,000 years ago was discovered.

• Lascaux, France

• Altamira, Spain

• Chauvet, France

• Argyle Lake, Babylon

Similar cave paintings to those found in Lascaux found on a ceiling in Spain.

• Lascaux, France

• Altamira, Spain

• Chauvet, France

• Argyle Lake, Babylon

A Cave in southern France, where paintings were found from about 32,000 years ago.

• Lascaux, France

• Altamira, Spain

• Chauvet, France

• Argyle Lake, Babylon

What artifacts tell us the most about prehistoric cultures?