A)
Why is the scene in the Shaft of the Dead Man so significant?
(2 points)
because of its narrative possibilities
because of the rich use of color
because of its detail in the manes and fur
because of the realistic portrayal of animal movement
The scene in the Shaft of the Dead Man is significant because of its realistic portrayal of animal movement and its detail in the manes and fur.
A)
The following are all theories as to why these ancient cave paintings were created,
EXCEPT?
(2 points)
They were created as a way to honor the spirits of great beasts after they had been slain and
remember the glories of the hunt.
They were created as a way to “bring life” to future animals of which their own lives were so
dependent.
They were created to evoke complex emotion in young hunters, using a large palette of colors.
They were created prior to the hunt in order to ensure good luck and success.
The theory that they were created to evoke complex emotion in young hunters, using a large palette of colors, is the one that does not explain why the ancient cave paintings were created.
A)
A tall block of solid stone standing by itself, whether a natural rock feature or a stone column
shaped and erected by people, is called a _________________________.
(2 points)
a megalith
a statue
an obelisk
a monolith
A tall block of solid stone standing by itself, whether a natural rock feature or a stone column shaped and erected by people, is called a monolith.
A)
Stonehenge was created…
(2 points)
in a single phase over 1400 years, starting around 3000 BCE
in 3 different phases over 1400 years, starting around 30,000 BCE
in 2 different phases over 1400 years, starting around 3,000 BCE
in 3 different phases over 1400 years starting around 3,000 BCE
Stonehenge was created in 3 different phases over 1400 years, starting around 3,000 BCE.
A)
From below, choose the answer that lists all of those features we can find at Stonehenge
today.
(2 points)
the Trilithon Horseshoe, Sarsen Circle, and Timber posts
the Trilithon Horseshoe, Sarsen Circle, and bluestones
the Trilithon Horseshoe, Sarsen Circle, and Aubrey holes filled with cremation deposits
the Trilithon Horseshoe, Sarsen Circle, bluestones and several large, specially arranged
individual stones