Quiz on Lascaux Caves

What is Lascaux known for?

• A series of caves with hundreds of cave paintings

• A famous mountain range

• A large river in France

• A historic castle

How many wall paintings have been identified in the Lascaux cave system?

• Over 600

• Over 1000

• Over 300

• Over 500

Where is Lascaux located?

• Southwestern area of France

• Northern area of Italy

• Eastern area of Spain

• Western area of Germany

Who discovered the Lascaux Caves?

• Four teenagers

• A group of archaeologists

• A local farmer

• A team of scientists

What is a "frieze" in the context of the Lascaux caves?

• A band or line of images or carvings

• A type of ancient tool

• A kind of prehistoric animal

• A type of rock formation

What are carved images in the Lascaux caves called?

• Engravings

• Sculptures

• Paintings

• Drawings

What is one feature of the animal depictions in the Lascaux caves?

• Realistic and detailed

• Abstract and colorful

• Simple and monochrome

• Cartoonish and exaggerated

What does Cueva de los Manos mean in English?

• Cave of Hands

• Cave of Animals

• Cave of Symbols

• Cave of Colors

Where is the Cueva de los Manos located?

• Río Pinturas Canyon, Argentina

• Chauvet Cave, France

• Lascaux, France

• Altamira, Spain

When does radiocarbon dating place the art in Cueva de las Manos?

• Around 10,000 years ago

• Around 5,000 years ago

• Around 20,000 years ago

• Around 15,000 years ago