Prehistoric Art for 1st Graders: Explore Ancient Masterpieces

Question 1

Which of these materials was NOT used by early humans to create art?

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Paper

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Bones

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Clay

Question 2

Which color was NOT often used in prehistoric art?

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Purple

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Red

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Black

Question 3

Which of these is a main feature of prehistoric art?

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Simple shapes and lines

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Bright colors and complex details

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Accurate proportions and realistic scenes

Question 4

If you see a piece of prehistoric art in the forest, what should you do?

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Leave it where you found it

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Take it home to show your friends

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Paint over it to make it brighter

Question 5

What material did they use to make cave paintings?

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Ocher

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Clay

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Wood

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Fabric

Question 6

What is a special feature of prehistoric art?

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Using symbols

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Showing daily life

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Having realistic proportions

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Using bright colors

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a type of prehistoric art?

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Mosaic

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Cave paintings

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Sculptures

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Rock carvings

Question 8

What did prehistoric cave paintings often show pictures of?

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Animals and everyday life scenes

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Abstract designs

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Kings and queens

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Religious symbols

Question 9

What tools did prehistoric people use to make rock carvings?

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Chisels and hammers

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Paintbrushes

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Pens

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Clay and molds

Question 10

Which type of prehistoric art is often found carved into rock surfaces?

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Rock carvings

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Sculptures

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Cave paintings

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Mosaics

Question 11

Which of these is NOT a common feature of prehistoric art?

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Realistic and detailed

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Symbolic and ritualistic

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Often depicts animals and humans

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Found in caves and rock shelters

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a type of prehistoric sculpture?

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Woven baskets

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Small figures

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Tall poles with animal carvings

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Masks

Question 13

Which of these was NOT a purpose of prehistoric art?

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To make clothes

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To decorate their surroundings

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To tell stories

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To train for hunting

Question 14

Where have prehistoric cave paintings been discovered?

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In all of these places

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In France

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In Spain

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In the United States

Question 15

How can you learn more about prehistoric art?

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By doing all of these things

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By visiting a museum

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By reading books

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By watching videos

Question 16

How did early humans create rock carvings?

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Incising

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Pouncing

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Etching

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Painting

Question 17

What color paint did early humans often use in cave paintings?

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Red

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Green

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Blue

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Yellow

Question 18

Which animal was a symbol of strength in prehistoric art?

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Bear

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Horse

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Wolf

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Deer

Question 19

When did early humans create art?

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Stone Age

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Bronze Age

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Iron Age

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Medieval Age

Question 20

Which of these is NOT a type of prehistoric art?

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Weapons

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Baskets

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Jewelry

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Sculptures

Question 21

What is a common feature of prehistoric sculptures?

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Use of natural materials

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Small size

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Detailed carvings

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Bright colors

Question 22

Which of these is a definition of cave painting?

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Paintings on cave walls

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Paintings on rocks

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Paintings on trees

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Paintings on animal skins

Question 23

Which type of cave painting features a series of linked handprints?

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Hand stencil

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Negative handprint

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Positive handprint

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Fingertip painting

Question 24

Which of these is NOT a type of prehistoric art?

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Computer-generated art

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Cave paintings

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Rock carvings

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Sculptures

Question 25

How can we help keep prehistoric art safe for people to see in the future?

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Put glass over them to protect them.

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Touch them so we can feel how old they are.

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Keep them outside so everyone can see them.

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Paint over them to make them look new.

Question 26

Prehistoric art is art made by:

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People before they had writing

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Animals that lived millions of years ago

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Modern artists in caves

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Animals carving rocks

Question 27

Which of these is NOT a type of prehistoric art?

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Pottery

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Cave paintings

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Rock carvings

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Sculptures

Question 28

True or False: Prehistoric art is only found on cave walls.

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False

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True

Question 29

What is a petroglyph?

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Carving on a rock

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Painting on a cave wall

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Type of sculpture

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Type of pottery

Question 30

Which of these is NOT a type of art created by prehistoric people?

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Computer paintings

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Cave paintings

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Rock carvings

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Sculptures

Question 31

Which of these is a type of prehistoric sculpture?

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Venus of Willendorf

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Eiffel Tower

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Statue of Liberty

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Mount Rushmore

Question 32

What can we learn about the lives of people in the past by looking at prehistoric art?

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People drew pictures of their homes and families.

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People painted pictures of their food.

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People wrote about their leaders.

Question 33

What soft material did ancient humans use to create sculptures?

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Clay

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Rock

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Sand

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Paper

Question 34

In prehistoric cave paintings, which animal was rarely depicted?

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Tiger

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Horse

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Bison

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Mammoth

Question 35

What material did prehistoric humans mainly use to carve rock surfaces?

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Flint

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Bone

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Metal

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Wood

Question 36

Which feature is characteristic of Venus figurines?

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Exaggerated features

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Naturalistic proportions

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Realistic facial expressions

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Pose that conveys motion

Question 37

What was the main purpose of prehistoric art?

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To communicate stories and record events

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To enhance their artistic abilities

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To brighten their living spaces

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For entertainment

Question 38

What was the most common subject matter in prehistoric cave paintings?

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Animals

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Geometric shapes

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People

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Plants

Question 39

Which animal was usually NOT a main food source for prehistoric humans?

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Elephant

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Deer

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Fish

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Rabbit

Question 40

What was the importance of prehistoric art?

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It served as a means of expression and communication.

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It was just a form of decoration.

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It had no real purpose

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a type of prehistoric art?

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Selfies

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Rock carvings

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Cave paintings

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Sculptures

Question 42

What was the main purpose of most prehistoric art?

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To tell stories and pass on knowledge

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To entertain and amuse cave-dwelling kids

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To record historical events for future generations

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To decorate caves for fun

Question 43

What type of material did early humans use to create rock carvings?

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Rock

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Paper

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Clay

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Wood

Question 44

Which of the following is a common characteristic of prehistoric sculptures?

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Exaggerated features

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Made from metal

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Painted with bright colors

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Realistic and detailed

Question 45

What is the most famous example of prehistoric cave painting?

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Lascaux Caves in France

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Altamira Caves in Spain

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Chauvet Caves in France

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Pech Merle Caves in France

Question 46

Which of these is a type of prehistoric art found on cave walls?

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Cave paintings

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A modern painting of a landscape

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A photograph of a sunset

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A drawing of a flower

Question 47

What did early humans use to create cave paintings?

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Natural pigments mixed with animal fat or water

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Crayons

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Paintbrushes

Question 48

What is a common subject found in many cave paintings?

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Animals

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Houses

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Cars

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Computers

Question 49

Why did early humans create rock carvings?

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To communicate stories, beliefs, and mark boundaries

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To write letters

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To play games

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To decorate their homes

Question 50

Which of these is NOT a type of prehistoric art?

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A digital painting

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A sculpture made from clay

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A cave painting

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A rock carving

Question 51

What do sculptures made by early humans often depict?

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Animals and humans

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Computers and phones

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Flowers and trees

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Buildings and cars

Question 52

Imagine you are an early human. What might you carve into a rock to tell a story?

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A picture of a hunt

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A picture of a house

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A picture of a phone

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A picture of a car

Question 53

If you found a cave painting with a picture of a large animal, what might it mean?

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The animal was important to the people who made the painting

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The people didn't know how to paint anything else

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The people were afraid of the animal

Question 54

Which of these tools might have been used to create a prehistoric sculpture?

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A sharp stone

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A paintbrush

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A pencil

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A computer

Question 55

Why is it important to learn about prehistoric art?

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It helps us understand how people lived a long time ago

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It helps us learn to draw better

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It's fun to look at old pictures