Deck 5: (AP) Art History: Global Prehistory

Question 1

What major work of Prehistoric sculpture is a small figure with highly-emphasized reproductive organs and may have been a symbol of fertility?

A)The Lascaux Goddess
B)Woman or "Venus" of Willendorf
C)Woman of Stonehenge
D)Cromlech

Answer 1

Woman or "Venus" of Willendorf

Question 2

It was very common for prehistoric peoples to build large structures for community use, such as worship. What is the name for such a structure that was created with a circle of megaliths, usually with lintels placed on top?

A)Menhir
B)Post-and-lintel
C)Lascaux
D)Cromlech

Answer 2

Cromlech

Question 3

Stonehenge is usually discussed as a ring of ____________, originally all united by ___________.

A)Cromlechs, menhirs
B)Mortises, tenons
C)Megaliths, lintels
D)Megaliths, cromlechs

Answer 3

Megaliths, lintels

Question 4

What is the scientific study of ancient peoples and cultures, mainly revealed through excavation, called?

A)Paleontology
B)Archaeology
C)Astronomy
D)Anthropology

Question 5

All of the following share characteristics of global pre-historic art except:

A)Jade Cong
B)Stonehenge
C)Great Hall of the Bulls
D)Capitoline Wolf

Question 6

The Running Horned Woman is one of the earliest surviving examples of:

A)Stone carving
B)Porcelain vases
C)Terracotta figurines
D)Rock art

Question 7

On the basis of style, the Ambum stone stands out from other pestles in Pacific cultures in that it:

A)Was created from patterned stone and eggshell
B)Has a higher level of figurative qualities
C)Is remarkably similar to Etruscan stone
D)Does not take the form of an animal

Question 8

Modern archeology as a basis for art historical studies is exemplified by:

A)Bushel with ibex motifs
B)Anthropomorphic stele
C)The Caves at Lascaux
D)Stonehenge