Human Superiority and Animal Affirmation Quiz

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Why does the author believe that the humility shown towards animals is feigned?

Hindus mistreat cattle while pretending to see gods in them.
Prehistoric man intentionally evoked the appearance of animals to kill and eat them.
Ancient humanity was obligated to be entirely beautiful.
Humans have always had a sense of superiority and pride over animals. (correct)

What is suggested by the author's statement that prehistoric man felt an aversion for the human form?

Ancient humanity considered themselves entirely beautiful.
Humans in ancient times felt admiration, not horror, for their own appearance.
Paleolithic man's predominant sentiment was one of his own ugliness. (correct)
Prehistoric man often mistreated animals but worshipped them as gods.

What does the author suggest about the admiration present-day man has for the archaic aspect of his species?

It stems from humans considering themselves entirely beautiful.
It shows a sense of superiority and pride that has always existed in humans. (correct)
It is similar to the hesitation ancient man felt towards unfinished man.
It leads to humanity treating animals cruelly.

Based on the text, why does the author believe ancient humanity was not obligated to be entirely beautiful?

Due to the art evidence that suggests prehistoric man felt aversion towards human form. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the author suggest Paleolithic man's reaction was when facing animals like bulls and bison?

He felt a sense of magnificence and beauty. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about laughter according to the author?

It is only unique to man and directed towards himself. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does facing himself lead Paleolithic man to most likely do?

Laugh at himself. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the author imply by stating 'he knows that he knows nothing' in the text?

Man's knowledge is limited despite advancements. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why does the author mention that Paleolithic man had to apologize?

For already being what he would eventually become. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does today's man deeply sense, according to the author?

The inanity of the world he has created. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did the artifacts produced through 'art' since prehistory confirm, according to the text?

Art anticipates the religious rituals by elaborating the same powers and virtues. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the extravagant goal of the archaic occupation of our ancestors that produced the sacred objects?

To conceal the artifacts from human eyes. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the intended purpose of the manmade artifacts when they found their way into the world of the visible?

To continue to intercede with invisible powers and transpose their virtues to the living. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why were the sacred works not meant to be sampled by the eyes of the living in our modern culture?

Because the artifacts were meant to retain their connection to invisible powers and continue their sacred logic. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the author in exploring the worship of skulls?

The power of representation and the image in relation to death (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is significant about the head as an object in Paleolithic times?

Its use in routine cannibalism (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why does the author mention the removal of brains from skulls in early human history?

To demonstrate specific ways skulls were manipulated for ritual purposes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key distinction between skull rituals in the Upper Paleolithic and Mesolithic periods?

Upper Paleolithic saw skulls displayed on stone slabs, while Mesolithic had skulls amassed in graves (A) Signup and view all the answers

What prompted the appearance of true art objects made from skulls during the Neolithic period?

The settling process brought about by agricultural practices (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the development of skull rituals over different historical periods?

Skull rituals transitioned from practical uses to symbolic and artistic purposes (B) Signup and view all the answers