Prehistoric Quiz

What is a characteristic of prehistoric art?

• It includes written records

• It includes cave paintings, sculptures, and tools

• It includes digital media

• It includes modern architecture

Which period is also known as the Old Stone Age?

• Neolithic Period

• Paleolithic Period

• Bronze Age

• Iron Age

Which of the following is NOT a reason why prehistoric people might have painted the images?

• To record history

• For decoration

• To create maps

• As a form of communication

What is a famous example of a megalith?

• The Eiffel Tower

• The Great Wall of China

• Stonehenge in England

• The Colosseum in Rome

What question is posed about how Stonehenge was built?

• 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?

What is the significance of Stonehenge?

• It is a modern art installation

• It is a famous example of a megalith

• It is a natural rock formation

• It is a medieval castle

What is the arrangement of the stones at Stonehenge?

• Linear

• Triangular

• Circular

• Square

How are the stone pillars at Göbekli Tepe arranged?

• In squares

• In circles

• In triangles

• In lines

What does Göbekli Tepe challenge about our understanding?

• Modern architecture

• Early human civilization

• Ancient languages

• Religious beliefs

What might anthropomorphic steles represent to ancient people?

• Modern technology

• Human-shaped stones with cultural significance

• Random art pieces

• Natural landscapes