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1
One of the most famous frescoes in Upper Paleolithic art is a ceiling covered with paintings of bison and is often called the Sistine Chapel of prehistoric art. It is the cave of
A)Lascax.
B)Altamira.
C)Grotto Chauvet.
D)La March.
2
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.
3
Tattooing in most cultures of the past served all of the following purposes EXCEPT to
A)signify group membership.
B)signify rebellion
C)indicate status within the group.
D)indicate cultural decorative styles.
4
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.
5
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.
6
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.
7
The most recently discovered European cave with prehistoric art on the walls is
A)Lascaux.
B)Altamira.
C)Grotto Chauvet.
D)La Marche.
8
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.
9
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.
10
Upper Paleolithic researcher Leroi-Gourhan spent years mapping and counting cave art figures. He and many others suggest that cave art represents an early form of
A)imitative magic.
B)symbolism.
C)ceremonial backdrops.
D)decorative art.
11
The Mbuti pygmies express themselves in daily life, and in the elima and molimo ceremonies through
A)weaving.
B)singing.
C)painting.
D)dance.
12
Contemporary forms of body art include all of the following EXCEPT
A)mehndi.
B)moko.
C)mola.
D)scarification.





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