Ancient Cave Paintings and Alien Theories

Ancient Cave Paintings and Alien Theories

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Science, Arts

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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In July 2014, archaeologist J.R. Bhagat explored ancient caves in Chattisgarh, India, known for paintings dating back 10,000 years. During a tour, Bhagat highlighted a unique painting featuring figures with large heads and different colored limbs, sparking speculation that ancient humans depicted aliens.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which Indian state are the ancient caves with paintings located?

Kerala

Maharashtra

Chattisgarh

Rajasthan

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the profession of J.R. Bhagat?

Historian

Anthropologist

Geologist

Archaeologist

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual features do the beings in the paintings have?

Multiple eyes

Animal-like tails

Larger heads and different colored arms

Wings

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do some people believe the ancient paintings depict?

Ancient gods

Aliens from another world

Mythical creatures

Lost civilizations

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How old are the paintings found in the caves of Chattisgarh?

5,000 years

10,000 years

20,000 years

15,000 years