Quiz for Source 1.2: History before Writing: How Do We Know?

1. Question 1.6

   How old is this painting?
   

   How old is this painting?

   A.

   Around 17,000 years old

   B.

   Around 27,000 years old

   C.

   Around 50,000 years old

   D.

   Around 75,000 years old

2. Question 1.7

   Which of the following conclusions does the painting sustain?
   

   Which of the following conclusions does the painting sustain?

   A.

   Humans believed in many deities during this period.

   B.

   On occasion, the creators of this image hunted deer.

   C.

   Both men and women participated in the hunts.

   D.

   On occasion, the creators of this image hunted bison.

3. Question 1.8

   In comparison to the animals, the human figure
   

   In comparison to the animals, the human figure

   A.

   is a more complex and detailed drawing.

   B.

   is drawn with a thicker line and with shading.

   C.

   is a less complex figure, drawn using simple lines.

   D.

   is unrealistically large.

4. Question 1.9

   Which of the following best describes the human figure in the image?
   

   Which of the following best describes the human figure in the image?

   A.

   It is a male figure, but with birdlike features.

   B.

   It could be a male or female figure.

   C.

   It clearly depicts a specific individual.

   D.

   It clearly depicts a deity.

5. Question 1.10

   Which of the following can be established from careful observation of the image?
   

   Which of the following can be established from careful observation of the image?

   A.

   All three figures were painted at the same time.

   B.

   The human-shaped figure in the painting is male, but with birdlike features.

   C.

   The image was intended to honor a fallen hunter.

   D.

   The image was created as part of celebrations surrounding a successful hunting trip.