Introduction to Art

The V____ of Willendorf is a small Paleolithic sculpture.

The Venus of Willendorf, a small limestone figurine, is believed to represent which cultural theme of the Paleolithic period?

• Agriculture

• Fertility

• Warfare

• Astronomy

Which new lifestyle development most defined the Neolithic era in art history?

• Nomadic hunting

• Agriculture and permanent settlements

• Cave dwelling

• Bronze weapon-making

The Old Stone Age is called the __l____t___ period.

Which toolmaking improvement marked the transition into the Neolithic period?

• Stone polishing

• Metal forging

• Clay pottery

• Bone carving

The New Stone Age is called the ___l_t___ period.

Tall Mesopotamian temples are called Z__g____s.

In Mesopotamian culture, ziggurats served primarily as:

• Tombs for rulers

• Defensive towers

• Religious temples

• Storage silos

The wedge-shaped writing style of Mesopotamia is called c________.

The first writing system in Mesopotamia was:

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Sanskrit

• Phoenician script