1) Why are cave paintings helpful? a) They show what life was like in prehistoric times b) They show artists how to make paint c) They show us how caves can be used 2) What three things do cave paintings show social scientists? a) what the climate was, water temperature, heat from sun b) how birds made nests, how prehistoric animals were born, how clouds formed c) animals that roamed Earth, methods to hunt, hints about people's beliefs 3) What clues did social scientists have that led them to believe that people used planks or scaffolds to reach high places? a) paintings were hung high and were taller than people's average height b) It was written in documents, it was written on cave walls c) planks were left in caves 4) How do scientists believe people were able to see in caves? a) sunlight crept in b) torches c) they painted in dark 5) Name 2 artifacts that have been found in caves a) lamps b) bikes c) jewels d) books e) tools 6) What were lamps used for? a) reading b) burning animal fat c) sewing 7) Spears were usually thrown with a a) strong arm b) spear thrower c) rope 8) Paintings of ___________________ are less common than animals a) trees b) humans c) oceans 9) A cave painting may have shown part of a hunting ____________________ a) game b) ritual c) job 10) Maybe the hunters in painting were asking for a a) successful hunt b) rain for crops c) fire to cook 11) Painting MIGHT be a record of a) a dream b) a story c) an actual event 12) Or the painting might be a) decorative b) an old tale c) fake 13) How did painters use uneven walls of caves? a) They hid painting supplies in cracks b) They used it as part of their painting. Animals looked like they were on a ledge. c) They stored weapons in uneven parts 14) What 2 theories do scientists think animal paintings were created a) artist showing "magical powers" of animals b) artist wanted to get paid for work c) artist was trying to influence the gods d) artist was trying to influence other hunters 15) True or False. Geometric shapes held meaning to cave painters a) true b) false 16) True or False Shapes were often painted in the loudest areas of caves a) true b) false 17) True or False Handprints were rare in cave art? a) True b) False 18) True or False Artists would use handprints to sign their paintings a) True b) False 19) Which characteristics of spear throwers are correct. Select all true answers a) Spearthrowers were made out of rock b) Spearthrowers would have detailed patterns carved into them c) Spear throwers made hunters more accurate with their spears, but also slower d) Some carvings in spear throwers were seen as good luck charms e) Spear throwers could help identify what clan a certain hunter belonged to

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