Prehistoric Flashcard

Front

What is a characteristic of prehistoric art?

Back

It includes cave paintings, sculptures, and tools.

Front

Which period is also known as the Old Stone Age?

Back

Paleolithic Period

Front

Which of the following is NOT a reason why prehistoric people might have painted the images?
To record history,
For decoration,
As a form of communication

Back

To create maps

Front

What is a famous example of a megalith?

Back

Stonehenge in England

Front

What question is posed about how Stonehenge was built? Options: How did they cook their food?, How did they move such large stones?, How did they write their language?, How did they build their boats?

Back

How did they move such large stones?

Front

What is the significance of Stonehenge?

Back

It is a famous example of a megalith.

Front

What is the arrangement of the stones at Stonehenge? Options: Linear, Triangular, Circular, Square

Back

Circular

Front

How are the stone pillars at Göbekli Tepe arranged?

Back

In circles

Front

What does Göbekli Tepe challenge about our understanding?

Back

Early human civilization

Front

What might anthropomorphic steles represent to ancient people?

Back

Human-shaped stones with cultural significance