Ancient Artifacts Quiz PDF

Ancient Artifacts: Stonehenge to Tlatilco Figurines Stonehenge: A Prehistoric Wonder Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England Built between 3000 BC and 2000 BC Made of large standing stones arranged in a circular pattern Purpose: Possibly used for rel...

Ancient Artifacts: Stonehenge to Tlatilco Figurines Stonehenge: A Prehistoric Wonder Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England Built between 3000 BC and 2000 BC Made of large standing stones arranged in a circular pattern Purpose: Possibly used for religious ceremonies or as an ancient observatory Fun fact: Some stones weigh up to 40 tons! The Ambum Stone: A Rare Prehistoric Sculpture The Ambum Stone is an ancient artifact from Papua New Guinea Created around 1500 BC during the Neolithic period Made of greywacke (a type of sandstone) Shaped like a small, plump animal (possibly an echidna or bird) Significance: One of the oldest known stone sculptures from Oceania Tlatilco Figurines: Ancient Mexi Art Tlatilco figurines are small clay statues from ancient Mexico Created between 1500 BC and 300 BC Found in the pre-Columbian village of Tlatilco, near Mexico City Often depict women with exaggerated features Importance: Provide insight into ancient Mesoamerican culture and beliefs Terracotta Fragments: Pieces of History Terracotta is a type of clay-based ceramic Used since ancient times for sculptures and pottery Fragments are broken pieces of terracotta objects Important for archaeologists to study past civilizations Examples: Ancient Greek vases, Roman tiles, Chinese warriors Connecting Ancient Artifacts All these artifacts give us clues about ancient cultures They show how people lived, what they believed, and their artistic skills Studying these objects helps us understand human history Preserving and researching artifacts is important for future generations Question: What other ancient artifacts have you heard about?