Prehistoric Arts Quiz

What is the dominant subject in the Cave of Lascaux paintings?

• Trees

• Animals

• People

• Weapons

When was the Cave of Lascaux discovered?

• September 12, 1920

• September 12, 1940

• October 10, 1930

• August 14, 1950

What material was the Venus of Willendorf made from?

• Marble

• Limestone

• Bronze

• Ivory

What does the Venus of Willendorf symbolize?

• Power

• Royalty

• Fertility

• Religion

What is the Venus of Brassempouy known for?

• Heavy breast and abdomen

• A hooded head with detailed hair

• Being made of gold

• A depiction of a queen

Which prehistoric sculpture is a fragment of a female head made from ivory?

• Venus of Willendorf

• Queen Nefertiti

• Venus of Brassempouy

• Menhir

Which of the following is a group of stones arranged in a circle?

• Dolmens

• Menhir

• Mastaba

• Cromlech

What were Dolmens believed to be used for?

• Cooking

• Shelter

• Burial or altar

• Worship only

The Pyramids of Giza were constructed as:

• Palaces

• Temples

• Tombs

• Schools

Who among the following was NOT a king whose pyramid stands in Giza?

• Khufu

• Khafa

• Menkaura

• Ramses II