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1. What is the name, time, location of the Waterworn Pebble of Makapansgat?

Round Pebble of Australia - 1,500,000 BCE - Australia - Displayed in a museum as a testament to ancient sculpting... Round Pebble of Australia - 1,500,000 BCE - Australia - Displayed in a museum as a testament to ancient sculpting techniques.

Smooth Stone of Peru - 2,500,000 BCE - Peru - Exceptional craftsmanship distinguishes it as a valuable artwork.

Ancient Rock of Zimbabwe - 1,000,000 BCE - Zimbabwe - An archaeological artifact due to its unique carvings.

Waterworn Pebble of Makapansgat3,000,000 BCEMakapansgat, South AfricaNot artwork because it was neither manufactured nor modified.

The Waterworn Pebble of Makapansgat is not considered artwork because it was neither manufactured nor modified, making it a unique archaeological artifact.

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The Waterworn Pebble of Makapansgat is not considered artwork because it was neither manufactured nor modified, making it a unique archaeological artifact.

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Prehistoric And Early Mesopotamian Art Quiz - Quiz

Explore key artworks from the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods through to early Mesopotamian civilizations, excluding Egyptian art. This examination assesses understanding of major artistic developments and their cultural contexts in early human history.

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2. What is the name, time, and location of the archaeological artifact commonly known as the Woman from Willendorf?

Woman from Willendorf28,000-25,000 BCEAustriaPaleolithic

Stonehenge3000 BCEEnglandNeolithic

Venus de Milo200-100 BCEItalyRoman

Rosetta Stone196 BCEEgyptPtolemaic

The Woman from Willendorf is a Paleolithic artifact found in Austria, dating back to 28,000-25,000 BCE. The other incorrect answers are from different time periods and locations, not matching the details of the Woman from Willendorf.

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3. What is the name, time, and location of the famous Paleolithic cave painting known for its twisted perspective?

Pyramids of Giza, 3,800 BCE, Egypt

Pantheon, 125 AD, Rome, Italy

Hall of the Bulls15,000-13,000 BCELascaux, FrancePaleolithictwisted perspective

Great Wall of China, 7th century BC - 17th century AD, China

The correct answer refers to the Hall of the Bulls in Lascaux, France, known for its Paleolithic cave paintings depicting animals in a twisted perspective.

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The correct answer refers to the Hall of the Bulls in Lascaux, France, known for its Paleolithic cave paintings depicting animals in a twisted perspective.

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4. What is the name, time, and location associated with twisted perspective art dating back to 15,000-13,000 BCE in Lascaux, France?

Rhinoceros, wounded man, disemboweled bison15,000-13,000 BCELascaux, FrancePaleolithictwisted perspective

Buffalo, time traveler, caveman

Tiger, young child, extinct mammoth

Elephant, injured soldier, wild horse

The correct answer refers to the famous cave paintings found in Lascaux, France, known for their twisted perspective art dating back to the Paleolithic era depicting a rhinoceros, wounded man, and disemboweled bison.

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5. What is the name, time, and location of the early large sculpture known as Human Figure?

Terracotta Army 210–209 BCE in China in Prehistoric

Human Figure6750-6250 BCEAin Ghazal, JordanNeolithicEarly large sculpture known

Stonehenge 5000 BCE in England Paleolithic

Venus of Willendorf 28000–25000 BCE in Austria Paleolithic

The correct answer refers to the Human Figure, a sculpture dating back to 6750-6250 BCE in Ain Ghazal, Jordan during the Neolithic period. The incorrect answers provided are other significant historical artworks, but they do not match the specific details of the Human Figure sculpture.

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6. What is the name, time, and location of the first known landscape without people or animals?

Cityscape with ancient ruins 4000 BCE Athens, Greece Bronze Age

Seascape with shipwreck 300 BCE Alexandria, Egypt Classical Period

Landscape with volcanic eruption6150 BCECatal Hoyuk, TurkeyNeolithicfirst known landscape without people or animals

Landscape with prehistoric animals 8000 BCE Stonehenge, England Paleolithic

The correct answer refers to a specific landscape painting depicting a volcanic eruption around 6150 BCE in Catal Hoyuk, Turkey during the Neolithic period. This artwork is notable for being the first known landscape depiction without any people or animals included.

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7. What is the name, time, location and features of the ancient artifacts?

Statuettes of Two Worshipers2700 BCETell Asmar, IraqSumerianbeard and wide eyes

Pyramids of Giza from 2500 BCE in Cairo, Egypt indicating Pharaonic culture.

Stonehenge from 3000 BCE in Wiltshire, England representing Neolithic architecture.

Mosaic of Christ from 10th century AD in Rome, Italy displaying Byzantine style.

The correct answer provides specific details about the ancient artifacts while the incorrect answers mention different historical sites and periods to test knowledge and recognition of unique features.

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8. What is the name, time, and location of the Standard of Ur?

Standard of Ur2600 BCETell Muqayyar, IraqSumeriannarrative, use of gold, lapis

Terracotta Army, 210 BCE, Xi'an, China

Parthenon, 432 BCE, Athens, Greece

Great Pyramid of Giza, 2500 BCE, Giza, Egypt

The Standard of Ur is an artifact from ancient Sumeria dating back to 2600 BCE, found at the archaeological site of Tell Muqayyar in Iraq. Each incorrect answer corresponds to a different historical artifact from a different time period and location.

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9. What is the name, time, and location of the Seated Statue of Gudea?

Seated Statue of Gudea2100 BCEGirsu, IraqLagashInscribed his goodness in his robes

Standing Statue of Naram-Sin 1800 BCE Babylon Iraq Inscribed his bravery in his sword.

Colossal Statue of Ramses II 1250 BCE Thebes Egypt Depicted his victory at the Battle of Kadesh.

Venus de Milo 100 BCE Milos Greece Believed to represent the goddess Aphrodite.

The correct answer provides detailed information about the name, time, and location of the Seated Statue of Gudea, along with the additional detail of inscribing his goodness in his robes. The incorrect answers introduce other famous statues from different time periods and locations, attributing different symbolic meanings or historical events to them.

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10. What is the name, time, and location of the artifact known as the Stele of Hammurabi?

Terracotta Army, 210 BCE, Xi'an, China

Stele of Hammurabi1780 BCESusa, IranBabylonFirst set of laws, ethics

Rosetta Stone, 240 BCE, Alexandria, Egypt

Colosseum, 70 CE, Rome, Italy

The Stele of Hammurabi is a significant artifact from 1780 BCE that was discovered in Susa, Iran (formerly Babylon). It contains one of the first sets of laws and ethics recorded in history.

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The Stele of Hammurabi is a significant artifact from 1780 BCE that was discovered in Susa, Iran (formerly Babylon). It contains one of the first sets of laws and ethics recorded in history.

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11. What is the name, time, and location of the Lamassu from Citadel of Sargon II?

The Colossus of Rhodes 280-226 BCE Rhodes, Greece Giant statue dedicated to Greek god Helios.

The Sphinx from the Great Pyramid of Giza 2500 BCE Giza, Egypt Ancient Egyptian deity.

Lamassu fro Citadel of Sargon II720-705 BCEDur Sharrukin, IraqAssyrianguardian

The Terracotta Army from the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor 210-209 BCE Xi'an, China Chinese warriors.

The question is about identifying the name, time, and location of a specific historical figure or artifact. The correct answer provides the details of the Lamassu from the Citadel of Sargon II in Iraq during the Assyrian period. The incorrect answers are other famous historical figures or artifacts with different names, times, locations, and cultural significance.

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12. What is the name, time, and location of the historical structure known as the Ishtar Gate?

Hanging Gardens, 562 BCE, Nineveh

Temple of Artemis, 550 BCE, Ephesus

Colossus of Rhodes, 280 BCE, Rhodes

Ishtar Gate575 BCEBabylonNeo-Babylonianlapis

The Ishtar Gate is a well-known ancient structure that was built in Babylon in 575 BCE. It is not to be confused with other ancient structures like the Hanging Gardens of Nineveh, the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, and the Colossus of Rhodes.

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13. What is the name, time, and location of Persepolis?

Persepolis521-465 BCEIranPersiafortified complex

Taj Mahal; 1632-1653 CE; India mausoleum

Colosseum; 70-80 CE; Italy amphitheater

Great Wall of China; 7th century BCE - 17th century CE; China fortification

Persepolis is an ancient fortified complex located in Iran (historically known as Persia) dating back to 521-465 BCE.

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Persepolis is an ancient fortified complex located in Iran (historically known as Persia) dating back to 521-465 BCE.

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