Exploring Prehistoric Cave Art and Its Significance

Which large mammals roamed alongside humans during the Ice Age?

• Lions and tigers

• Elephants and giraffes

• Wooly mammoths and step bison

• Dinosaurs and saber-toothed tigers

Where are the majority of art-filled caves and shelters located?

• France and Spain

• Italy and Greece

• Germany and Austria

• Portugal and Belgium

Which caves in France are known for their elaborate prehistoric artwork?

• Niaux and Pech Merle

• Lascaux Grotto and Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc

• Cosquer and Rouffignac

• Altamira and El Castillo

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How old is the oldest cave art, dating back to the time of the Neanderthals?

• 20,000 years

• 100,000 years

• 40,000 years

• 65,000 years

What types of animals are commonly depicted in cave art?

• Dogs and cats

• Mammoths, horses, lions, aurochs, and deer

• Dinosaurs and birds

• Fish and reptiles

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What materials were primarily used to create cave paintings?

• Plant dyes and clay

• Watercolors and ink

• Red or black pigments made from rocks

• Animal blood and charcoal

How did artists sometimes accentuate an animal's features in cave art?

• By following the natural contours of the stone walls

• By adding glitter

• By using 3D models

• By using bright colors

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What is one theory about the purpose of cave paintings?

• They were created for entertainment

• They were made by shamans in a trance-like state

• They were used as maps

• They were created to scare away predators

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What might repeated symbols in cave art indicate?

• Agreed upon meanings among the artists

• Mistakes by the artists

• Random doodles

• Decorative patterns

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What significant insight does cave art provide about prehistoric humans?

• Their ability to etch thoughts in stone

• Their diet and cooking methods

• Their fashion and clothing

• Their musical instruments

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