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What significant discovery was made by four teenagers in 1940 at Lascaux, France?
What significant discovery was made by four teenagers in 1940 at Lascaux, France?
What primary activity does an archaeologist engage in?
What primary activity does an archaeologist engage in?
Why do historians find value in reading personal diaries and letters from the past?
Why do historians find value in reading personal diaries and letters from the past?
What does the term 'prehistoric' refer to?
What does the term 'prehistoric' refer to?
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What do cave paintings primarily help researchers understand?
What do cave paintings primarily help researchers understand?
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Study Notes
Cave Paintings Discovery
- Four teenagers discovered cave paintings at Lascaux, France in 1940.
Archaeologist's Role
- An archaeologist studies the past by examining artifacts.
Historian's Role
- Historians study the past by reading diaries and letters to learn how people lived.
Geographer's Role
- A geographer creates maps of the world.
Prehistoric Objects
- Prehistoric objects are items from before written history
Time of Prehistoric Objects
- Prehistoric objects and art are 11-18,000 years old.
Cave Handprints
- Ancient handprints in caves are often small due to the size of the people who made them.
Questions Cave Art Answers
- Cave art helps to answer questions about how people lived, their beliefs, and animals.
Meaning of Prehistoric
- Prehistoric means before the written record of history.
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Description
Explore the fascinating world of cave art and prehistoric objects. This quiz covers the discovery of cave paintings, the roles of archaeologists, historians, and geographers, and the significance of these ancient artifacts. Test your knowledge on how these elements help us understand early human life.
