Exploring Paleolithic Art and Artifacts Quiz

1. Circa 25,000 BCE, color?, purpose?

Circa 30,000 BCE, originally painted yellow, representation of the sun god.

Circa 25,000 BCE, originally painted red, magical talisman linked to fertility

Circa 10,000 BCE, originally painted green, symbol of protection against evil spirits.

Circa 15,000 BCE, originally painted blue, religious symbol of power.

The correct answer refers to a specific time period in history, the color the object was originally painted, and its purpose. The incorrect answers provided are different time periods, colors, and purposes to mislead the respondent.

Explanation

The correct answer refers to a specific time period in history, the color the object was originally painted, and its purpose. The incorrect answers provided are different time periods, colors, and purposes to mislead the respondent.

2. Name this prehistoric artifact, where was it found, approximately when was it created, and what two things does it link?

VENUS OF LAUSSEL, LAUSELL FRANCE, c. 25,000-20,000, LINKS FERTILITY AND NATURAL WORLD

OLYMPIA OF MONTPELLIER, MONTPELLIER ITALY, c. 10,000-5,000, LINKS WAR AND PEACE

APHRODITE OF ATHENS, ATHENS GREECE, c. 5,000-1,000, LINKS LOVE AND MONEY

DIANA OF PARIS, PARIS FRANCE, c. 15,000-10,000, LINKS HUNTING AND GARDENING

The Venus of Laussel is a prehistoric figurine believed to represent themes of fertility and the natural world. The incorrect answers provided do not match the characteristics associated with the Venus of Laussel.

Explanation

The Venus of Laussel is a prehistoric figurine believed to represent themes of fertility and the natural world. The incorrect answers provided do not match the characteristics associated with the Venus of Laussel.

3. Where were two bison found approximately 12,000 years ago, in a cave in Ariege/Tuc d'Audoubert?

Mesolithic

Two bison, c. 12,000,cave in ariege/Tuc d'Audoubert, paleo, additive

Neolithic

Paleolithic

The correct answer indicates that the bison were found during the paleolithic period, which aligns with the timeframe provided in the question.

Explanation

The correct answer indicates that the bison were found during the paleolithic period, which aligns with the timeframe provided in the question.

4. What is the name of the artifact found in Dordogne, approximately made around 12,000 years ago, and primarily composed of horn material? Is it categorized as a Paleo or Neo artifact?

Mammoth of Alsace, c. 10,000, made of ivory, neo

Saber-toothed tiger of Normandy, c. 15,000, made of bone, paleo

Woolly rhinoceros of Pyrenees, c. 8,000, made of fur, neo

Bison of dordogne, c. 12,000, made of horn, paleo

The artifact mentioned in the question is known as the bison of Dordogne, made around 12,000 years ago, primarily composed of horn material, and categorized as a Paleo artifact.

Explanation

The artifact mentioned in the question is known as the bison of Dordogne, made around 12,000 years ago, primarily composed of horn material, and categorized as a Paleo artifact.

5. Where is the cave at Chauvet located, what are the possible dates of its creation, and what important art is found there?

Central Africa, 20,000-18,000, cave drawings of mythical creatures

Eastern Asia, 25,000-23,000, sculpted humanoid figures

Southern France, 10,000-8,000, pottery shards

Northern spain,30,000-28,000 or 15,000-13,000, painted horses

The cave at Chauvet is actually located in southern France and not in Northern Spain. Additionally, the dates provided are incorrect, and the important art found there is not pottery shards, cave drawings of mythical creatures, or sculpted humanoid figures.

Explanation

The cave at Chauvet is actually located in southern France and not in Northern Spain. Additionally, the dates provided are incorrect, and the important art found there is not pottery shards, cave drawings of mythical creatures, or sculpted humanoid figures.

6. Where is the cave at Lascaux located, when was it created, and what is a key difference between the portrayal of bulls in this cave versus the Chauvet cave?

Central Italy, 20,000-18,000 years ago, Bulls in Lascaux have different colored horns compared to Chauvet cave.

Southern Africa, 5,000-3,000 years ago, Lascaux cave does not have any bull paintings, unlike the Chauvet cave.

Southern france, c, 15,000-13,000, bulls here horns in most typical view but chauvet bulls' horns are in profile

The correct answers highlight the location, creation period, and key visual difference between the bulls portrayed in Lascaux and Chauvet caves, showcasing the unique characteristics of each cave's art.

Explanation

The correct answers highlight the location, creation period, and key visual difference between the bulls portrayed in Lascaux and Chauvet caves, showcasing the unique characteristics of each cave's art.