Why was the Cave of Lascaux closed to the public in 1963?

Question

Why was the Cave of Lascaux closed to the public in 1963?
(2 points)
The floor of the cave was becoming eroded.
Colonies of algae and a calcite veil were developing on the cave walls.
Visitors were inadvertently smudging artwork.
Both A and B.
Question 11

A)
Why is the scene in the Shaft of the Dead Man so significant?
(2 points)
because of its narrative possibilities
because of the rich use of color
because of its detail in the manes and fur
because of the realistic portrayal of animal movement
Question 12

A)
The following are all theories as to why these ancient cave paintings were created,
EXCEPT?
(2 points)
They were created as a way to honor the spirits of great beasts after they had been slain and
remember the glories of the hunt.
They were created as a way to “bring life” to future animals of which their own lives were so
dependent.
They were created to evoke complex emotion in young hunters, using a large palette of colors.
They were created prior to the hunt in order to ensure good luck and success.
Question 13

A)
A tall block of solid stone standing by itself, whether a natural rock feature or a stone column
shaped and erected by people, is called a _________________________.
(2 points)
a megalith
a statue
an obelisk
a monolith
Question 14

A)
Stonehenge was created…
(2 points)
in a single phase over 1400 years, starting around 3000 BCE
in 3 different phases over 1400 years, starting around 30,000 BCE
in 2 different phases over 1400 years, starting around 3,000 BCE
in 3 different phases over 1400 years starting around 3,000 BCE
Question 15

A)
From below, choose the answer that lists all of those features we can find at Stonehenge
today.
(2 points)
the Trilithon Horseshoe, Sarsen Circle, and Timber posts
the Trilithon Horseshoe, Sarsen Circle, and bluestones
the Trilithon Horseshoe, Sarsen Circle, and Aubrey holes filled with cremation deposits
the Trilithon Horseshoe, Sarsen Circle, bluestones and several large, specially arranged
individual stones
Question 16

A)
Which of the following was NOT used by ancient builders in the construction of Stonehenge?
(2 points)
mortice and tenon joints
keystone and lever joints
post and lintel construction
tongue and groove joints
Question 17

A)
Sumerian art takes the form of sculpture or painting. Their artwork was created for which of
the following groups of reasons?
(2 points)
spiritual, historical, and reasons of propaganda
spiritual, moral, and reasons of beauty
historical, moral, and reasons of beauty
historical, moral, and reasons of propaganda
Question 18

A)
Which of the following is NOT a description of the Sumerian statues from Tell Asmar?
(2 points)
tall, bearded figures with huge, staring eyes and long, pleated skirts
made from stone and marble
are all similar in size and weight
bodies are cylindrical with uplifted heads and hands clasped
Question 19

A)
This form of Sumerian art was rolled over wet clay on which it left an impression in relief.
(2 points)
stone stele
shell inlay
cylinder-seals
Warka vase

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Here are the answers based on the questions provided:

Question 10:
Why was the Cave of Lascaux closed to the public in 1963?
Answer: Both A and B.
(The floor of the cave was becoming eroded and colonies of algae and a calcite veil were developing on the cave walls.)

Question 11:
Why is the scene in the Shaft of the Dead Man so significant?
Answer: because of its narrative possibilities.

Question 12:
The following are all theories as to why these ancient cave paintings were created, EXCEPT?
Answer: They were created to evoke complex emotion in young hunters, using a large palette of colors.

Question 13:
A tall block of solid stone standing by itself, whether a natural rock feature or a stone column shaped and erected by people, is called a _________________________.
Answer: a monolith.

Question 14:
Stonehenge was created…
Answer: in 3 different phases over 1400 years, starting around 3,000 BCE.

Question 15:
From below, choose the answer that lists all of those features we can find at Stonehenge today.
Answer: the Trilithon Horseshoe, Sarsen Circle, and bluestones.

Question 16:
Which of the following was NOT used by ancient builders in the construction of Stonehenge?
Answer: keystone and lever joints.

Question 17:
Sumerian art takes the form of sculpture or painting. Their artwork was created for which of the following groups of reasons?
Answer: spiritual, historical, and reasons of propaganda.

Question 18:
Which of the following is NOT a description of the Sumerian statues from Tell Asmar?
Answer: made from stone and marble.

Question 19:
This form of Sumerian art was rolled over wet clay on which it left an impression in relief.
Answer: cylinder-seals.

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