10. Why was the Cave of Lascaux closed to the public in 1963?
(2 points)
The floor of the cave was becoming eroded.
Colonies of algae and a calcite veil were developing on the cave walls. Visitors were inadvertently smudging artwork.
Both A and B.
11. 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
12. 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.
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
the Trilithon Horseshoe, Sarsen Circle, bluestones and several large, specially arranged individual stones
10. Why was the Cave of Lascaux closed to the public in 1963?
(2 points)
The floor of the cave was becoming eroded.
Colonies of algae and a calcite veil were developing on the cave walls. Visitors were inadvertently smudging artwork.
Both A and B.
11. 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
12. 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.
13. 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
14. 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
in 3 different phases over 1400 years starting around 3,000 BCE.
10. Why was the Cave of Lascaux closed to the public in 1963?
(2 points)
The floor of the cave was becoming eroded.
Colonies of algae and a calcite veil were developing on the cave walls. Visitors were inadvertently smudging artwork.
Both A and B.
11. 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
12. 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.
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
10. Why was the Cave of Lascaux closed to the public in 1963?
(2 points)
The floor of the cave was becoming eroded.
Colonies of algae and a calcite veil were developing on the cave walls. Visitors were inadvertently smudging artwork.
Both A and B.