Quiz on Early Rock Paintings and Prehistoric Sites

What is one reason early humans may have painted on cave walls?

• To create maps

• To mark their territory

• To express their feelings

• To scare away animals

Where is Bhimbetka located?

• Gujarat

• Uttar Pradesh

• Madhya Pradesh

• Maharashtra

How many rock shelters are there in Bhimbetka?

• 1000

• 750

• 500

• 250

What activities are depicted in the rock paintings?

• Cooking and cleaning

• Hunting and dancing

• Building and crafting

• Farming and fishing

Which color is NOT mentioned as being used in the paintings?

• Ochre

• Red

• Blue

• Green

What were the paints likely made from?

• Water and sand

• Flowers and leaves

• Grinding rocks and minerals

• Animal fat and clay

What type of tools were found at the prehistoric sites in the Deccan?

• Plastic tools

• Metal tools

• Wooden tools

• Stone tools

How many Stone Age sites are estimated to be in the Deccan?

• Over 300

• Over 400

• Over 100

• Over 200

What is one type of stone tool mentioned?

• Chopper

• Hammer

• Drill

• Saw

What do archaeologists study to understand early human life?

• Paintings

• Stone tools

• Cave structures

• Animal bones