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Metalworking began _________________

A
during the Upper Paleolithic period.
B
with the introductions of Bronze, an alloy, or mixture of tin and copper, changed the peoples of Europe.
C
out of a need for stronger weaponry to used against the increasingly aggressive Vikings.
D
with, and because of, all of the above circumstances.
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Which of the following is not true of the above examples of Neolithic ceramics?

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A
Patterns were engraved into each ceramic piece, and then white chalk was rubbed into the engravings so that the engravings stood out against the black background.
B
These are examples of European pottery vessels, created between 3000-2000 BCE.
C
These vessels were found in Spain, and are believed to have been created by the Spanish peoples around 3000 BCE.
D
The technology to create ceramic vessels was understood long before any were actually created in Europe.
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Which of the following examples is from the Lower Paleolithic period? a. c. b. d. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
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Organized systems of agriculture, the maintenance of herds of domesticated animals, and permanent, year-round settlements marked the_______________.

A
Paleolithic Era
B
Stone Age
C
Bronze Age
D
Neolithic Era
5

Which is not true about the Upper Paleolithic period?

A
People made tools by chipping flint pebbles into blades and scrapers that had sharp edges.
B
Humans and animal forms begin to be seen in art.
C
The period took place between 40,000 and 4,000 BCE.
D
In cave art, Artists used the cave’s irregularities to create images.
6

The Paleolithic period is ____________________

A
divided into three phases.
B
also referred to as the New Stone Age.
C
best known for its ceramics and human-like figures.
D
took place between 40,000 and 4,000 BCE.
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This example of cave art from the Neolithic period shows ________________

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A
an abstract styling with sharp lines.
B
images created with no color.
C
the interaction between animals and humans.
D
all of the above.
8

The crude tools found during the _________ phase of the Paleolithic period were not considered art and were intended for practical purposes like hunting.

A
Lower
B
Old
C
New
D
Middle
9

Which of the following is not true of the figures shown above?

Question illustration
A
The two figures were created with bone ash that was mixed with clay, and formed and posed into simple cylinder shapes.
B
These figures show emotion on their faces and through their body language.
C
These two figures are the earliest known examples of ceramic art from this time period.
D
These examples of ceramic figures are from the Neolithic period.
10

To create the negative hand-print (circled) above the beast, the artist ______________

Question illustration
A
drew a hand out of charcoal and then colored around it.
B
chewed up clay and smoothed the wet clay over and around his/her hand.
C
used ochers to created the hand image.
D
chewed up charcoal and blew it over his/her hand.
11

Which is not true about the Upper Paleolithic period?

A
People made tools by chipping flint pebbles into blades and scrapers that had sharp edges.
B
Humans and animal forms begin to be seen in art.
C
The period took place between 40,000 and 4,000 BCE.
D
In cave art, Artists used the cave’s irregularities to create images.
12

Organized systems of agriculture, the maintenance of herds of domesticated animals, and permanent, year-round settlements marked the_______________.

A
Paleolithic Era
B
Stone Age
C
Bronze Age
D
Neolithic Era
13

Most examples of cave art from the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods have been found in _______________.

A
England
B
France
C
Greece
D
Russia
14

Which of the following examples is from the Lower Paleolithic period? a. c. b. d. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Question illustration
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
15

This example of cave art from the Neolithic period shows ________________

Question illustration
A
an abstract styling with sharp lines.
B
images created with no color.
C
the interaction between animals and humans.
D
all of the above.
16

Metalworking began _________________

A
during the Upper Paleolithic period.
B
with the introductions of Bronze, an alloy, or mixture of tin and copper, changed the peoples of Europe.
C
out of a need for stronger weaponry to used against the increasingly aggressive Vikings.
D
with, and because of, all of the above circumstances.
17

To create the negative hand-print (circled) above the beast, the artist ______________

Question illustration
A
drew a hand out of charcoal and then colored around it.
B
chewed up clay and smoothed the wet clay over and around his/her hand.
C
used ochers to created the hand image.
D
chewed up charcoal and blew it over his/her hand.
18

Which of the following is not true of the above examples of Neolithic ceramics?

Question illustration
A
Patterns were engraved into each ceramic piece, and then white chalk was rubbed into the engravings so that the engravings stood out against the black background.
B
These are examples of European pottery vessels, created between 3000-2000 BCE.
C
These vessels were found in Spain, and are believed to have been created by the Spanish peoples around 3000 BCE.
D
The technology to create ceramic vessels was understood long before any were actually created in Europe.
19

The Paleolithic period is ____________________

A
divided into three phases.
B
also referred to as the New Stone Age.
C
best known for its ceramics and human-like figures.
D
took place between 40,000 and 4,000 BCE.
20

Which of the following is not true of the figures shown above?

Question illustration
A
The two figures were created with bone ash that was mixed with clay, and formed and posed into simple cylinder shapes.
B
These figures show emotion on their faces and through their body language.
C
These two figures are the earliest known examples of ceramic art from this time period.
D
These examples of ceramic figures are from the Neolithic period.

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