arts lesson 1

Question 1

what is the meaning of petra?

Answer 1

stone

Question 2

no conclusive explanation
for this creation. ( non functional rock
markings resembling the shape of a
cup.

Answer 2

Cupules

Question 3

Bhimbetka Petroglyphs

Answer 3

290,000-700,000 bce

Question 4

Daraki – Chattan Petroglyphs

Answer 4

290 000 – 700 000 BCE)

Question 5

Blombos Cave Engravings70 000 BCE )

Answer 5

70 000 BCE )

Question 6

1. Ferrasive Cave Cupules

Answer 6

60 000 BCE )

Question 7

Gorham’s Cave Engravings

Answer 7

37 000 BCE

Question 8

A pictograph is an image or a symbol
created to express an idea or a piece
of information.
● An image created by applying color
pigments on a cave wall, ceiling or
floor.
● One color only, often black.

Answer 8

Cave Paintings

Question 9

Less common in the prehistoric
society.
● Prehistoric was mobile ( nomadic)
therefore, a sculpture was more
prone to damage or loss.

Answer 9

SCULPTURES

Question 10

Oldest known sculpture from the
Paleolithic period found on Golan
Heights north of Israel.
● (700 000 – 230 000 BCE)

Answer 10

The Venus of Berekhat Ram

Question 11

The figurine was discovered in 1908
● Strong connection of fertility
● Mother of Goddess
● (28 000 – 25 000 BCE)

Answer 11

The Venus of Willendorf

Question 12

Is a parietal art that involves the use
of large stones as mediums.

Answer 12

Megalithic Art

Question 13

Single-chamber tomb

Answer 13

Dolmen

Question 14

Large upright standing stones,

Answer 14

Menhirs

Question 15

● Aligned upright and parallel standing
stones

Answer 15

Stone row

Question 16

Mound of stones and earth raised
over a grave

Answer 16

Tumulus

Question 17

Monuments of stones arranged in a
circle

Answer 17

Stone circles

Question 18

AncRefers to art that flourished in Egypt
from 3 000 BC to 30 AD.
● Pyramids are considered the most
important contribution on ancient
Egyptians.
● Depicts about cultures and society.

Answer 18

Ancient Egyptian Art

Question 19

Largest pyramid that is constructed
by King Cheops
● Ancient people build pyramids to
ensure that their pharaohs were
united with Gods.

Answer 19

Great Pyramid of Giza

Question 20

A step pyramid that was built for
King Huni which is considered a
transition from the step pyramid to
the smooth sided pyramid.

Answer 20

Pyramid of Zoser

Question 21

Ancient Egyptian are functioned to glorify the gods (
including the pharaohs)
● Passage to afterlife
● To promote and preserve their values

Answer 21

Ancient Egyptian are functioned to glorify the gods (
including the pharaohs)
● Passage to afterlife
● To promote and preserve their values