Paleolithic Art History Quiz

Where was the first acknowledged painted cave found?

• Africa

• Egypt

• Spain

• Italy

What does Paleolithic mean?

• Bronze Age

• New Stone Age

• Old Stone Age

• Ancient

What is a Nomad?

• Someone from Ancient Egypt

• Someone who owns a few houses

• Someone who chases after herds pf animals.

• Someone who does not settle nor lives in a remote area.

Are the remains of a 100 year old tree an artifact?

• No

• Yes

What is another term used for Artifacts?

(a)  

Archeology is the study of?

• Human history

• The history of Art

• Ancient buildings

• Dinosaurs

What was the material used to create the Venus of Willendorf?

• Clay

• Ice

• Molten metal

• Limestone

Which technique was used to sculpt the Venus of Willendorf?

• Modeling

• Hatching

• Cross hatching

• Carving

For what purpose were objects created in Paleolithic times?

• Decorative

• Utilitarian

• To be sold

• Because people were bored