Chapter 1 Flashcards
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Where is Altamira?
A
North Spain
1
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Define Paleolithic
A
Old stone
2
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Where is Lascaux?
A
South France
3
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When were the paintings at Altamira found?
A
1940s
4
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When were the paintings in Lascaux found?
A
1879
5
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Most common subject of Paleolithic paintings?
A
Animals
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Most common location of Paleolithic cave paintings?
A
Grottos
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Purpose of Paleolithic paintings?
A
Worship, didactic, magic
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Date for Paleolithic sculptures?
A
20,000 BC
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Most common subject of Paleolithic sculptures?
A
Women
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Why were women glorified in paleolithic sculptures?
A
They bear children
11
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Two techniques for sculpture
A
Relief: one side only
In the round
12
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Date for Paleolithic musical instruments?
A
20,000 BC
13
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Materials used to make musical instruments in the Paleolithic era?
A
Bones and rocks
14
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What is a grotto?
A
Cave within a cave
