Art in the Early Civilizations Quiz

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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?

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?

Austria (correct)

Mesopotamia

Egypt

Greece

What did ancient nomadic man start doing during the pre-historic period?

Rock carvings and etchings on cave walls Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to clarify BCE and CE instead of using BC and AD?

To respect different cultural perspectives Signup and view all the answers

What do BCE and CE stand for?

Before Common Era and Common Era Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated age of the Venus of Willendorf?

30,000-25,000 BCE Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Venus' mean in relation to the Venus of Willendorf?

Goddess Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of the Venus of Willendorf?

Detailed genital Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Venus of Willendorf during the Stone Age?

Symbol of fertility Signup and view all the answers

Where were the cave paintings discovered, believed to be done from 17,000 BCE to 15,000 BCE?

Lascaux, France Signup and view all the answers

What can be seen on the walls of the cave in Lascaux, France?

Painted figures of animals Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the kind of cave painting known for its use by nomadic people during the Stone Age?

"Sympathetic Magic" Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a characteristic feature of Stone Age art as demonstrated by Stonehenge?

"Megalithic in form and structure" Signup and view all the answers

When was Stonehenge believed to have been constructed?

3000 BCE Signup and view all the answers

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