Prehistoric Art for Third Graders: Explore Ancient Masterpieces

Question 1

What are the different types of prehistoric art?

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Cave paintings, sculptures, and jewelry

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Modern paintings and photographs

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Pottery and tools

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Books and scrolls

Question 2

What type of rock was often used as a surface for prehistoric cave paintings?

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Limestone

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Granite

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Sandstone

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Basalt

Question 3

Which of these is NOT a type of prehistoric art that we learned about in class?

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Abstract paintings

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Cave paintings

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Sculptures

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Jewelry

Question 4

What is a common technique used in cave paintings?

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Etching with sharp tools

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Finger painting

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Coloring pencils

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Spray painting

Question 5

Which type of prehistoric art is most well-known?

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Cave paintings

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Sculptures

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Jewelry

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Pottery

Question 6

What natural pigment was often used to make cave paintings?

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Ocher

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Charcoal

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Berries

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Animal blood

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of prehistoric sculptures?

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Usually realistic in style

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Often made of stone or bone

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Typically small and portable

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Often used for religious purposes

Question 8

Which color was NOT commonly used in prehistoric cave paintings?

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Blue

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Red

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Black

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Yellow

Question 9

Which of these is not a type of prehistoric art?

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Mosaics

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Cave paintings

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Sculptures

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Jewelry

Question 10

Where can we usually find prehistoric cave paintings?

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In caves

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In forests

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On rocks

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In museums

Question 11

Which of these is a feature of prehistoric art?

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Use of symbols

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Many colors

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Realistic pictures

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Use of perspective

Question 12

What kind of paint did prehistoric artists use?

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Natural pigments

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Acrylic

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Oil

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Watercolor

Question 13

What technique was likely used to create the famous Lascaux cave paintings?

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Painting on the cave walls

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Carving into the cave walls

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Sculpting figures out of clay

Question 14

Which of these animals is NOT commonly depicted in prehistoric cave paintings?

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Dinosaurs

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Mammoths

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Horses

Question 15

In which region of France are many famous prehistoric caves located?

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Lascaux

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Altamira

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Chauvet

Question 16

Cave paintings often show pictures of what?

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Animals and humans

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Only geometric designs

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Only abstract symbols

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Objects of everyday life

Question 17

How did most prehistoric artists make sculptures?

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Carving stone or bone

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Molding clay

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Weaving plant fibers

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Casting metal

Question 18

What makes prehistoric sculptures different from other sculptures?

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Their shapes are often exaggerated and simple.

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They are very realistic.

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They were made with advanced tools.

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They are only used for decoration.

Question 19

Which of these famous paintings from the prehistoric period is found in a cave?

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Lascaux Cave Paintings

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Starry Night

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Mona Lisa

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The Scream

Question 20

Which of these techniques was often used in cave paintings?

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Fresco

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Oil painting

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Watercolor

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Gouache

Question 21

What is the key difference between Upper and Lower Paleolithic art?

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Complexity and detail

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Subject matter and symbolism

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Techniques and materials

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Geographic location

Question 22

Which prehistoric culture is known for its intricate cave paintings of animals?

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Cro-Magnon

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Neanderthal

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Homo erectus

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Australopithecus

Question 23

What type of prehistoric sculpture is carved into a flat surface?

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Bas-relief

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Free-standing

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In the round

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High relief

Question 24

What color was often used in cave paintings?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Yellow

Question 25

Which of these is NOT a type of prehistoric art?

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Computer-generated images

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Cave paintings

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Sculptures

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Jewelry

Question 26

How did prehistoric artists often create cave paintings?

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By painting with natural pigments

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By carving into the cave walls

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By using clay to mold shapes

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By cutting and pasting pieces of colored paper

Question 27

Which animal was a popular subject in prehistoric cave paintings?

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Horses

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Elephants

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Butterflies

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Fish

Question 28

What was the main purpose of prehistoric jewelry?

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Decoration

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Protection from the elements

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To help with hunting

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To communicate with others

Question 29

What is the name of the famous cave in France that contains prehistoric paintings?

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Lascaux Cave

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Chauvet Cave

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Altamira Cave

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Grotta del Romito

Question 30

What technique did cave painters use to make animals and people appear more three-dimensional?

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Shading

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Outlining

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Carving

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Stippling

Question 31

Which material was commonly used to create prehistoric statues?

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Stone

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Wood

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Metal

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Clay

Question 32

What is a special feature of prehistoric art?

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Symbols for ideas and stories

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Realistic portraits of humans

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Use of bright colors

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Emphasis on perspective and depth

Question 33

Why is prehistoric art important as a way of communicating?

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It shared beliefs and customs.

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It captured everyday moments.

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It provided entertainment.

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It taught lessons to young people.

Question 34

Which continent is famous for its many cave paintings?

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Europe

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Africa

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Asia

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North America

Question 35

What do stains and traces of ochre on cave walls and tools tell us about prehistoric art?

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Prehistoric people used ochre to make paint.

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Ochre was used as a decoration for jewelry.

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Ochre was used to carve sculptures.

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Ochre was a popular food source.

Question 36

Which of these is NOT a type of prehistoric art?

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Digital paintings

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Cave paintings

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Sculptures

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Jewelry

Question 37

What kind of art was often drawn on the walls of ancient caves?

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Cave paintings

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Rock engravings

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Sculptures

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Pottery

Question 38

Which of these is NOT a type of prehistoric art?

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Photography

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Cave paintings

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Sculptures

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Jewelry

Question 39

What technique was used to create prehistoric cave paintings?

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Pigments mixed with animal fat

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Oil painting

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Watercolor

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Acrylics

Question 40

What was the main purpose of prehistoric jewelry?

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Decoration and adornment

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Religious ceremonies

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Hunting and survival

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Writing and communication

Question 41

Which of these materials was commonly used to make prehistoric tools and weapons?

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Stone

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Metal

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Ceramic

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Wood

Question 42

When was prehistoric art created?

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Paleolithic Era

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Neolithic Era

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Bronze Age

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Iron Age

Question 43

What is a common theme in prehistoric cave paintings?

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Hunting scenes

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Family portraits

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Landscapes

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Political events

Question 44

Why is prehistoric art important today?

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It gives us clues about our ancestors

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It's beautiful to look at

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It's worth a lot of money

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It's a symbol of our modern society

Question 45

What is our responsibility when we find prehistoric art?

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Protect and preserve it

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Sell it or use it for our own gain

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Change it to make it more modern

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Destroy it if it's damaged

Question 46

Which tool did prehistoric artists most likely use to create cave paintings?

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Charcoal and animal bones

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Paintbrushes

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Markers

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Spray cans

Question 47

What was the main reason prehistoric people created cave paintings?

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To tell stories and share their beliefs

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To scare away animals

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To make money

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To decorate their homes

Question 48

Which of these is a common subject found in prehistoric cave paintings?

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Animals and hunting scenes

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Computers

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Houses

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Cars

Question 49

What type of art did prehistoric people create by shaping and molding clay?

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Sculptures

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Jewelry

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Paintings

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Music

Question 50

Imagine you are a cave artist. What materials might you use to create a necklace?

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Seashells, animal bones, and leather

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Fabric

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Plastic beads

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Metal chains

Question 51

Why is it important to study prehistoric art?

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To learn about the lives and beliefs of ancient people

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To sell it in museums

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To make copies of it

Question 52

How did prehistoric artists sometimes show respect for animals in their art?

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By painting or sculpting animals with care and detail

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By avoiding painting animals altogether

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By making fun of animals in their art

Question 53

If you could visit a cave with prehistoric paintings, what might you expect to find?

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Scenes of daily life, hunting, and animals

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Pictures of cars and airplanes

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Paintings of famous people

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Modern graffiti

Question 54

Which of these materials was NOT commonly used by prehistoric people for their art?

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Glass

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Clay

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Stone

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Bone

Question 55

Why is it important to protect and preserve prehistoric art?

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It helps us understand our human history and culture

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It is beautiful and valuable

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It can be sold for a lot of money