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The early Native American cultures of North America |
| | A) | resisted new technologies introduced by Europeans. |
| | B) | changed little before contact with Europeans. |
| | C) | used technology from Europeans who moved into their territory. |
| | D) | rarely decorated utilitarian objects. |
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Some researchers criticize the notion that Paleolithic artists painted figures on cave walls for aesthetic reasons. The criticism is based on the fact that |
| | A) | the Paleolithic people weren't as intelligent as modern people. |
| | B) | the Paleolithic people were probably too busy getting food to live on to paint for pleasure or decoration. |
| | C) | some of the paintings are found deep in the recesses of caves where it is unlikely that they would be seen. |
| | D) | the art is not of high quality. |
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Details of art history, including archaeological evidence, will help anthropologists understand |
| | A) | how art fits into cultural adaptations. |
| | B) | why some societies did not produce art. |
| | C) | what types of pigments and techniques were used in creating art. |
| | D) | all of the above. |
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The earliest musical instrument found in the archaeological record was a |
| | A) | guitar made from wood and sinew. |
| | B) | a flute made from a bird ulna. |
| | C) | a drum made from animal skin. |
| | D) | a horn made from a conch shell. |
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Native art can be difficult for Westerners to understand because |
| | A) | we typically view art only at particular times and in certain places. |
| | B) | others integrate art into everyday life. |
| | C) | others use art in utilitarian objects. |
| | D) | all of the above. |
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One remarkable aspect of prehistoric art is that |
| | A) | there are very few variations in style from place to place. |
| | B) | humans were popular subject matter, which helps archaeologists learn about the past. |
| | C) | none of it could be carried away from the caves. |
| | D) | artists had competence in their work equal to that of contemporary artists. |
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The most recently discovered European cave with prehistoric art on the walls is |
| | A) | Lascaux. |
| | B) | Altamira. |
| | C) | Grotto Chauvet. |
| | D) | La Marche. |
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The spectacular paintings at Altamira cave in northern Spain have been compared to |
| | A) | the Sistine Chapel. |
| | B) | Michelangelo's David. |
| | C) | Salvador Dali's work. |
| | D) | all of the above. |
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Artisans in northwestern California native groups, such as the Yurok, Karuk, Hupa, and Tolowa, were usually |
| | A) | women. |
| | B) | children. |
| | C) | men. |
| | D) | high-ranking chiefs or head men. |
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The work of researcher Leroi-Gourhan, who concluded that cave paintings of horses and bison were symbols of males and females, |
| | A) | is criticized for poor statistical analysis. |
| | B) | is considered innovative and reliable. |
| | C) | is supported by a great deal of other data. |
| | D) | explains cave art as imitative magic. |
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The Mbuti pygmies express themselves in daily life, and in the elima and molimo ceremonies through |
| | A) | weaving. |
| | B) | singing. |
| | C) | painting. |
| | D) | dance. |
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Which of the following Upper Paleolithic caves contains images of lions, rhinoceroses, and bears? |
| | A) | Altamira |
| | B) | Lascaux |
| | C) | La Marche |
| | D) | Grotte Chauvet |
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