ARTH101 CH 1

What is the seeming contradiction in the paintings of the Chauvet cave? a. Although these are archaeologically the most recent Paleolithic paintings, they do not exhibit advanced painting features and narrative content. b. Although these are archaeologically the oldest Paleolithic paintings, they exhibit advanced painting features and narrative content. c. Although these are archaeologically the oldest Paleolithic paintings, they include images of humans and their dwellings. d. Although these are archaeologically the most recent Paleolithic paintings, they do not show any interest in depicting the environment naturalistically.

B

In what country is the Altamira Cave located? a. Yugoslavia b. Germany c. France d. Spain

D

What architectural technique is used at the far-flung Neolithic sites of Hagar Qim and Stonehenge? a. Corbel vaulting b. Wattle and daub c. Cyclopean masonry d. Post and lintel

D

What great human advance accounts for the Neolithic origins of metalwork, weaving, pottery, and simple clay records? a. The recognition of the importance of trade b. The discovery of the records of earlier hunter-gatherers c. The interest in origin stories and funerary ritual d. The settlement into organized societies around agriculture

D

What is the most likely explanation for the lack of consistent ground line, the different drawing techniques, and the overlapping figures in the cave paintings of the Paleolithic in Europe? a. It appears that many known cave paintings are modern forgeries. b. Paleolithic rituals and traditions required that drawings be made this way. c. The paintings were done by traveling artists using the same styles. d. The paintings were done over many years by many different artists.

D

What is the most likely function of the Neolithic site of Göbekli Tepe? a. A burial area b. A trading center c. A habitation site d. A religious center

D

What transitional period occurred just before Europe became climatically, geographically, and biologically much as it is today? a. First Ice Age b. Paleolithic era c. Neolithic era d. Mesolithic era

D

Where is the Apollo 11 Cave located? a. Willendorf b. Altamira c. Lascaux d. Namibia

D

How do the materials of the paintings from Çatal Höyük differ from Paleolithic paintings? a. They are made using brushes on a prepared surface. b. They are made by blowing pigments onto a wet surface. c. They are made using brushes on the naturally shaped wall. d. They are made by blowing pigments onto a ceiling.

A

What do art historians suspect is the purpose of the Venus of Willendorf? a. Fertility figure b. Good luck charm c. Goddess figure d. Woman's portrait

A

Which component is lacking from large Neolithic fortifications and megalithic structures? a. Mortar b. Carved decoration c. Curved forms d. Stone

A

What architectural form makes this temple at Hagar Qim especially noteworthy? a. The horseshoe of trilithons at its center b. The corbeled vaulting in its passageways c. The combination of straight and curved forms d. The use of stone posts and lintels

C

Which settlement is associated with the beginning of large-scale, or monumental, sculpture? a. Jericho b. Sumer c. Ain Ghazal d. Jerusalem

C

Why is the inferred purpose of the twisted perspective used to depict animals in the Lascaux caves? a. It allowed the figures to better cling to the wall surface. b. It reflects the artist's concern for naturalistic drawing. c. It allows a complete depiction of the concept of the animal. d. It allows for a dramatic narrative composition.

C

The human with feline head discovered in Hohlenstein-Stadel, Germany, is carved from what material? a. Walrus ivory b. Mammoth ivory c. Lion tooth d. Antelope horn

B

What is the most likely purpose of the "negative" handprints appearing in some Paleolithic caves? a. Illusions b. Signatures c. Mistakes d. Graffiti

B

What is the most salient feature of the climatic environment of northern Europe around 9000 BCE? a. A continuous constant cycle of heat and cold b. Melting ice c. Active volcanoes d. Receding swamplands

B

Where do scientists believe humankind originated? a. South America b. Africa c. North America d. Asia

B

Anatolia, a region that stands between two continents, is a part of which modern country? a. Russia b. Egypt c. Turkey d. Greenland

C

Which of the following is not thought to be the function of the megalithic monument at Stonehenge? a. A cremation site b. A healing center c. A historical memorial d. An astronomical observatory

C