Prehistoric Mysteries Quiz

What is one of the proposed purposes of Stonehenge?

• A burial ground for kings

• An astronomical observatory

• A marketplace

• A fortress

Which site challenges the traditional timeline of human migration to the Americas?

• Lascaux Cave

• Monte Verde

• Stonehenge

• Göbekli Tepe

What does the Tassili n'Ajjer rock art depict?

• Modern cityscapes

• Ancient battles

• A transition from savannah to desert

• Underwater scenes

What is one theory for the extinction of megafauna?

• Alien abduction

• Overhunting by humans

• A meteor impact

• A volcanic eruption

What is a possible purpose of the Lascaux cave paintings?

• Blueprints for construction

• Religious or ceremonial functions

• Maps for navigation

• Instructions for farming

What is a major challenge in understanding the origin of language?

• No surviving audio recordings

• Lack of written records

• Too much evidence to analyze

• Too many languages to study

What is Göbekli Tepe believed to be?

• A ceremonial site

• An ancient library

• A military base

• A residential area

What do the Venus figurines likely represent?

• Mythical creatures

• Warriors

• Fertility or motherhood

• Ancient kings

What is a debated purpose of the Nazca Lines?

• Defense structures

• Astronomical markers

• Water channels

• Road maps

What is one theory for the disappearance of Neanderthals?

• A massive earthquake

• Alien invasion

• A global flood

• Competition with modern humans