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What period is commonly referred to as the Stone Age?
What period is commonly referred to as the Stone Age?
- The Mesolithic and Neolithic periods
- The Bronze and Iron ages
- The Medieval and Renaissance periods
- The Paleolithic and Neolithic periods (correct)
Why do we use BCE and CE instead of BC and AD?
Why do we use BCE and CE instead of BC and AD?
- To honor the birth and death of Jesus Christ
- To avoid religious connotations associated with BC and AD (correct)
- To align with modern historical conventions
- To emphasize the significance of Christ's life
Where is the oldest known sculptural work of art believed to have been done?
Where is the oldest known sculptural work of art believed to have been done?
- Austria (correct)
- Mesopotamia
- Egypt
- Greece
What did ancient nomadic man start doing during the pre-historic period?
What did ancient nomadic man start doing during the pre-historic period?
Why is it important to clarify BCE and CE instead of using BC and AD?
Why is it important to clarify BCE and CE instead of using BC and AD?
What do BCE and CE stand for?
What do BCE and CE stand for?
What is the estimated age of the Venus of Willendorf?
What is the estimated age of the Venus of Willendorf?
What does the term 'Venus' mean in relation to the Venus of Willendorf?
What does the term 'Venus' mean in relation to the Venus of Willendorf?
What is a characteristic feature of the Venus of Willendorf?
What is a characteristic feature of the Venus of Willendorf?
What is the significance of the Venus of Willendorf during the Stone Age?
What is the significance of the Venus of Willendorf during the Stone Age?
Where were the cave paintings discovered, believed to be done from 17,000 BCE to 15,000 BCE?
Where were the cave paintings discovered, believed to be done from 17,000 BCE to 15,000 BCE?
What can be seen on the walls of the cave in Lascaux, France?
What can be seen on the walls of the cave in Lascaux, France?
What is the term used to describe the kind of cave painting known for its use by nomadic people during the Stone Age?
What is the term used to describe the kind of cave painting known for its use by nomadic people during the Stone Age?
What is considered a characteristic feature of Stone Age art as demonstrated by Stonehenge?
What is considered a characteristic feature of Stone Age art as demonstrated by Stonehenge?
When was Stonehenge believed to have been constructed?
When was Stonehenge believed to have been constructed?
