General APAH Knowledge

Questions and Answers

In the absence of written records, and prior to carbon dating, what are two methods archaeologists might use to date a finding?

Stratification and relative dating (correct)

Relative dating and DNA analysis

Stratification and incising

Relative dating and abrasion

The oldest type of art is?

Sculpture

Cave paintings (correct)

Textiles

Pottery

The [Beaker with Ibex Motifs] was found in?

A river bed

A domestic setting

A secluded cave

A raised acropolis mound (correct)

The imagery on the [Beaker with Ibex Motifs] is best described as having?

Stylized, geometric, non-naturalistic forms Signup and view all the answers

The [Terra Cotta Fragments] from the Lapita culture?

Are shaped by hand, made from terra cotta, and incised using dentate or stamps Signup and view all the answers

What is noteworthy about the Lapita culture?

Their pottery and navigational skills. Signup and view all the answers

Of the following artworks, which was created first?

[Hall of the Bulls] Signup and view all the answers

The [Camelid Sacrum] is from?

Tequixquiac, Mexico Signup and view all the answers

The [Camelid Sacrum] best demonstrates the use of?

Incised lines Signup and view all the answers

Which word best describes the image on the [The Apollo 11 Stones]?

Silhouette Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the [Ambum Stone] is NOT true?

It is a modern sculpture. Signup and view all the answers

The [Ambum Stone] is significant in its history in that it chronicles a bigger story about?

The development of social complexity in prehistoric societies. Signup and view all the answers

Which is NOT typically viewed as a possible reason [The Tlatico Female Figurine] from Central Mexico has two faces?

An artistic error Signup and view all the answers

Many works of prehistoric art had a funerary purpose as can be seen in?

The [Jade Cong], which is found in a burial site Signup and view all the answers

A number of theories have been proposed about the purpose of the Lascaux Cave paintings. Among the likely theories is?

Shamans perhaps entered into a trancelike state before the paintings Signup and view all the answers

Prehistoric images of people wearing masks, such as [Running Horned Woman], indicate an ancient interest in?

Ritual presentations in which the participants paint their bodies and dance Signup and view all the answers

[Running Horned Woman] was found in?

Tassili N'ajjer Signup and view all the answers

The most basic unit of construction in architecture, as seen at Stonehenge, is?

Post and lintel Signup and view all the answers

Which is NOT believed to be a possible function of Stonehenge?

An earthly home for gods and goddesses Signup and view all the answers

The weaving technique used to make tapa requires?

Beating soaked strips of tree bark into a flat surface to be later woven into a cloth-like fabric Signup and view all the answers

Oceania was settled by the __________ people 4,000 years ago (from the east).

Lapita Signup and view all the answers

The two types of navigation charts from the Marshall Islands are?

Rebbelib and mattang Signup and view all the answers

The picture below is an 'Ahu 'ula from Hawaii. Which was NOT a function of the 'Ahu 'ula?

Provided physical protection Signup and view all the answers

In Pacific Island societies, men were mainly active in creating which of the following?

Wood carvings Signup and view all the answers

Of all the locations we discussed in the Pacific, which one supposedly had the most stratified social structure?

Rapa Nui Signup and view all the answers

What was the [Wooden Female Deity] most likely part of?

A spiritual or ritualistic practice. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Global Prehistoric Art and Archaeology

Archaeologists use stratification and relative dating to date findings in the absence of written records.
The oldest type of art predates documented history, often linked to prehistoric human expression.
The Beaker with Ibex Motifs was uncovered in a riverbed, showcasing intricate decorative art.
Imagery on the Beaker is characterized as stylized, geometric, and non-naturalistic.
The Terra Cotta Fragments from the Lapita culture are handmade from terra cotta and incised with dentate designs.
The Lapita culture is notable for its advanced pottery and seafaring skills.
Stonehenge predates the Jade Cong and Beaker with Ibex Motifs.
The Camelid Sacrum artifact is from Tequixquiac, Mexico and exemplifies the concept of additive sculpture.
The Apollo 11 Stones feature a silhouette style, emphasizing simplicity in prehistoric representation.
The Ambum Stone's originality is questioned; it is significant for representing the broader narrative of human development.
The Tlatico Female Figurine has two faces, thought to symbolize duality in life.
Many prehistoric artworks served funerary purposes, seen in the Jade Cong, which was found in burial contexts.
Theories about Lascaux Cave paintings include their role in rituals or shamanic practices.
The Running Horned Woman reflects ceremonial activities and ancient ritual presentations.
Running Horned Woman was discovered in Tassili N'ajjer, Algeria.
Stonehenge employs post-and-lintel construction, illustrating architectural innovation.
Stonehenge's functions may include astronomical tracking, spiritual ceremonies, and burial practices.

The Pacific Art and Culture

Tapa is made by beating soaked strips of tree bark, forming a fabric-like material.
Oceania was initially populated by Lapita people from the east around 4,000 years ago.
Navigation charts from the Marshall Islands include rebbelib and mattang, demonstrating ancient seafaring expertise.
The 'Ahu 'ula from Hawaii serves multiple functions, including ceremonial regalia and symbolic protection.
Wood carvings were predominantly created by men in Pacific Island societies.
Rapa Nui is noted for having the most stratified social structure among discussed locations in the Pacific.
The Wooden Female Deity is likely affiliated with religious or cultural rituals in Pacific societies.

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