What defines the Paleolithic Period?
Hunter-gatherer lifestyle, portable art, animal depictions.
What defines the Neolithic Period?
Settled life, agriculture, specialization of labor, complex art.
What is Shamanism?
Belief system where shamans interact with the spirit world.
Define 'megalithic'.
Relating to or denoting prehistoric monuments made of large stones.
What is an anthropomorphic stele?
An early form of monumental sculpture, possibly a grave marker or religious icon, in the shape of a human.
How does Stonehenge relate to Neolithic traditions?
Reflects the Neolithic shift to settled agriculture and community building, as well as advanced knowledge of astronomy.
How does the Terra-Cotta Fragment relate to Lapita traditions?
Demonstrates the artistic traditions of the Lapita people, who were skilled seafarers and colonizers, with intricate geometric patterns.
How does the Ambum Stone relate to shamanistic traditions?
The Ambum Stone is a ritual object, possibly used in shamanistic practices, showing the importance of spiritual beliefs.
How do the Tlatilco Female Figurines relate to traditions of ancestor worship?
Depictions of female figures, possibly related to fertility or ancestor worship, showing the importance of women in Tlatilco society.
How does the Running Horned Woman relate to traditions of shamanism?
Depicts a figure with horns, possibly a shaman or a deity, highlighting the importance of ritual and spiritual beliefs.
Compare Paleolithic and Neolithic art in terms of lifestyle.
Paleolithic art reflects a nomadic, hunter-gatherer lifestyle, while Neolithic art reflects settled, agricultural communities.
Compare Paleolithic and Neolithic art in terms of materials.
Paleolithic art used natural pigments and portable materials, while Neolithic art used stone, pottery, and more complex construction.
Compare Paleolithic and Neolithic art in terms of function.
Both had ritual purposes, but Paleolithic art focused on animals and shamanism, while Neolithic art included community, religion, and astronomical observation.
Compare the Apollo 11 Stones to the Great Hall of Bulls.
Both are Paleolithic, but Apollo 11 Stones are portable and depict animals in profile, while the Great Hall of Bulls are large-scale cave paintings.
Compare the Bushel with Ibex Motifs to the Jade Cong.
Both have symbolic motifs, but the Bushel is made of painted terra-cotta and depicts animals, while the Jade Cong is carved jade and has geometric patterns.
