Lascaux Cave Paintings

In which year was the Lascaux Cave discovered?

• 1930

• 1940

• 1960

• 1995

What were Marcel Rabidat and his friends doing when they found the cave?

• Coming back from school

• Hunting animals

• Playing and wandering nearby

• Looking for treasure

Where is the Lascaux Cave located?

• Italy

• Spain

• Germany

• Southwest of France

What kinds of animals are painted on the walls of Lascaux Cave?

• Elephants and giraf

• Horses, bulls, and deer

• Dogs and cats

• Lions and tigers

Who first discovered the Lascaux Cave?

• A scientist

• A boy named Marcel Rabidat

• A history teacher

• A famous archaeologist

Why is the Lascaux Cave famous?

• Because it has a lot of gold and silver

• Because it has ancient animal paintings

• Because people lived there long ago

• Because it was used for festivals

How old are the paintings in Lascaux Cave?

• About 17,000 years old

• About 1,000 years old

• About 5,000 years old

• About 50,000 years old

What colors did prehistoric people use to paint the animals?

• Only black

• Blue and green only

• Pink

• Red, yellow, brown, and black

Why did prehistoric people paint animals on cave walls?

• To record their hunts

• To tell fairy tales

• To show their favorite pets

• To decorate their homes