Prehistoric Art Quiz

During which period did human beings use tools made of stone until they started to use metal?

• Iron Age

• Paleolithic

• Neolithic

• Mesolithic

What was one of the first art manifestations found in caves during the Paleolithic period?

• Abstract art

• Sculptures

• Pottery

• Rock paintings

What was the purpose of the paintings found in caves during the Paleolithic period?

• To decorate the caves

• To understand the forces of nature

• To record historical events

• To communicate with other tribes

Which of the following is a sculpture from the Paleolithic period?

• The Venus of Milo

• The Venus of Lespugue

• The Venus of Laussel

• The Venus of Willendorf

What was the most significant aspect of the Mesolithic period?

• Development of pottery

• Settling down of communities

• Ending of the Ice Age

• Development of agriculture

What was the art expression strongly influenced by during the Neolithic period?

• Development of writing systems

• Nomadic lifestyle

• Changes in social organization

• Invention of metal tools

What is Stonehenge classified as?

• A pyramid

• A cromlech

• A ziggurat

• A mausoleum

What did Professor Mike Parker Pearson discover at Stonehenge?

• A hidden treasure

• 50,000 pottery fragments

• 63 people buried

• 100,000 bone fragments

What do Druids and New Age followers claim Stonehenge to be?

• A center for healing

• A solar calendar

• A residential area

• A marketplace

What is the difficulty in knowing accurately about the beliefs and ideas of prehistoric cultures?

• Limited understanding of ancient art

• Inconsistent historical records

• Language barrier

• Lack of archaeological evidence