Question

Prehistoric cave paintings might be related to hunting. Which argument is MOST likely to support this theory that cave paintings are related to hunting?

(1 point)
Responses

Animal details that hunters might need to know are present, such as shoulder veins drawn on some of the bison.

Animal details that hunters might need to know are present, such as shoulder veins drawn on some of the bison.

Many cave paintings contain animals that wouldn’t have been typical prey for prehistoric people, including lions.

Many cave paintings contain animals that wouldn’t have been typical prey for prehistoric people, including lions.

There are no images showing animals pierced with spears or other weapons.

There are no images showing animals pierced with spears or other weapons.

Prehistoric peoples may have believed that by creating a likeness of the animal would bring them bad luck.

Prehistoric peoples may have believed that by creating a likeness of the animal would bring them bad luck.

Answer 1

Animal details that hunters might need to know are present, such as shoulder veins drawn on some of the bison.

Explanation: Detailed anatomical features useful for hunting support the idea that the paintings served a hunting-related purpose (instruction, planning, or ritual).