1.1 Introduction to Global Prehistory

• What does the term "Prehistory" refer to in human history?

  Period before written records
• Prehistory spans from the emergence of early humans to the development of writing systems.
• Prehistory ended around 30,000 BCE in all cultures.

  False
• What is the significance of studying Prehistory?

  Reveals human development
• In prehistory, archaeological findings serve as primary sources of information.
• Prehistory provides understanding of human cultures and technologies.
• What do prehistoric cave paintings, such as those in Lascaux, reveal about early humans?

  Their lives and beliefs
• Megalithic structures in prehistory were primarily used for storage.

  False
• Pottery in prehistory was used for storage and cooking.
• What is the primary technique used to create sculptures in prehistory?

  Carving
• Match the art form with its example:

  Painting ↔️ Cave paintings in Lascaux

  Pottery ↔️ Jōmon globular pots

  Megalithic Structures ↔️ Stonehenge
• What is an example of prehistoric painting mentioned in the study material?

  Cave paintings in Lascaux
• Jōmon globular pots are an example of prehistoric pottery
• Which megalithic structure is mentioned as an example in the study material?

  Stonehenge
• Sculptures in prehistory were created for ritual, symbolic, or decorative purposes.
• Prehistoric paintings were created using pigments applied to rock surfaces
• What techniques were used in creating Jōmon globular pots?

  Coiling, firing
• Megalithic structures like Stonehenge were used for astronomical alignments.
• Match the art form with its example:

  Painting ↔️ Cave paintings in Lascaux

  Pottery ↔️ Jōmon globular pots

  Megalithic Structures ↔️ Stonehenge
• What is the purpose of prehistoric sculpture?

  Ritual, symbolic, decorative
• Prehistoric paintings often depicted daily life, rituals, animals, and symbols
• Firing is a technique used in creating prehistoric pottery.
• What technique was used in creating megalithic structures like Stonehenge?

  Placement, stacking
• Steps in understanding the cultural context of prehistoric art

  1️⃣ Examine the purposes of different art forms

  2️⃣ Analyze the techniques used

  3️⃣ Consider the beliefs and values of early societies
• Match the art form with its purpose:

  Sculpture ↔️ Ritual, symbolic

  Painting ↔️ Depict daily life, rituals

  Pottery ↔️ Storage, food preparation

  Megalithic Structures ↔️ Ceremonial gatherings
• The cave paintings in Lascaux suggest a connection to spiritual and survival practices.
• What are common materials used in prehistoric art?

  Stone, clay, wood, bone
• Stone was used in prehistoric art for techniques such as carving, placing, and stacking
• Which monument uses stone and techniques like placing and stacking?

  Stonehenge
• Prehistory refers to the period before written records
• History begins after the development of writing systems.
• Match the time period with its source:

  Prehistory ↔️ Archaeological findings

  History ↔️ Written documents
• What period does prehistory refer to?

  Before written records
• Prehistory spans from early humans to the development of writing
• The time period of prehistory is after written records.

  False
• Match the characteristic with the correct period:

  Before written records ↔️ Prehistory

  After written records ↔️ History
• What can cave paintings, such as those in Lascaux, reveal about early humans?

  Lives and beliefs
• Archaeological findings are the primary sources for understanding prehistory.
• What are the major art forms in Global Prehistory?

  Sculpture, painting, pottery, megaliths
• Match the art form with its purpose:

  Sculpture ↔️ Ritual, symbolic, decorative

  Painting ↔️ Depiction of daily life, rituals

  Pottery ↔️ Storage, cooking

  Megalithic Structures ↔️ Ceremonial gatherings, astronomy