Prehistoric Art Identification Quiz

1. What type of animal is depicted facing left in the Apollo 11 Cave, Namibia, ca 23,000 BCE? Charcoal on stone.

Lion

Giraffe

Elephant

The information provided does not specify the type of animal depicted in the cave painting. Therefore, the correct answer is undefined.

Explanation

The information provided does not specify the type of animal depicted in the cave painting. Therefore, the correct answer is undefined.

2. Which ancient artwork is known as the Nude woman (Venus of Willendorf), originating from Willendorf, Austria?

Bronze

Marble

Clay

The correct answer is Limestone because the Venus of Willendorf is a prehistoric figurine carved out of limestone, not marble, bronze, or clay.

Explanation

The correct answer is Limestone because the Venus of Willendorf is a prehistoric figurine carved out of limestone, not marble, bronze, or clay.

3. What is depicted in the wall painting at the cave in Pech-Merle, France, ca. 22,000?

A hunting scene

A gathering of human figures

A herd of bison

The correct answer describes a specific painting found in the cave at Pech-Merle, which includes both a spotted horse and negative hand imprints. The other options do not accurately reflect what is depicted in this particular cave painting.

Explanation

The correct answer describes a specific painting found in the cave at Pech-Merle, which includes both a spotted horse and negative hand imprints. The other options do not accurately reflect what is depicted in this particular cave painting.

4. What famous prehistoric artwork is found in the cave at Lascaux, France, dating back to around 15,000-13,000 BCE?

Cave of Forgotten Dreams

Altamira Cave Paintings

Chauvet Cave Paintings

The Hall of the Bulls is a section of the caves at Lascaux known for its iconic paintings of bulls. The other options refer to different well-known prehistoric cave art sites, but not specifically to Lascaux.

Explanation

The Hall of the Bulls is a section of the caves at Lascaux known for its iconic paintings of bulls. The other options refer to different well-known prehistoric cave art sites, but not specifically to Lascaux.

5. What prehistoric painting can be found in the well of the cave at Lascaux, France dating back to ca. 15,000-13,000 BCE?

Lion, hunter, and fish

Elephant, bird, and tree

Cave bear, saber-toothed tiger, and mammoth

The three incorrect answers are other combinations of animals and figures that were not depicted in the prehistoric painting found in the well of the cave at Lascaux, France. The correct answer, 'Rhinoceros, wounded man, and disemboweled bison', accurately describes the subjects of the ancient artwork found at this site.

Explanation

The three incorrect answers are other combinations of animals and figures that were not depicted in the prehistoric painting found in the well of the cave at Lascaux, France. The correct answer, 'Rhinoceros, wounded man, and disemboweled bison', accurately describes the subjects of the ancient artwork found at this site.