L3
讲座
1. What is the main purpose of the lecture?
To discuss why similar prehistoric art forms are found worldwide
To introduce a form of prehistoric rock art
To compare theories about the age of a prehistoric art form
To show how cultural differences affected the way prehistoric rock art was created
2. What point does the professor make when he discusses cupules occurring in specific patterns?
The patterns often seem to represent particular birds or animals
The region of the cupules’ origin can be identified by the patterns of indentation. Cupules are distinct from naturally occurring indentations.
Erosion from wind and rain has left distinct patterns on cupules.
3. What features distinguish grinding hollows from cupules?（多选题）
Grinding hollows are wider and deeper.
Grinding hollows have ceremonial purposes.
Grinding hollows are found only outside of caves.
Grinding hollows occur mostly on horizontal surfaces
4. Why does the professor mention pink cockatoos?
To suggest that cupule production started in one region and spread to other places
To provide evidence that images of animals were carved along with cupules to promote birds’ fertility
To caution against interpreting cupules without knowing the cultural context
To suggest that some animals can leave tracks that resemble cupules
5. Why does the professor compare early Stone Age rock art with more recent, Pleistocene rock art?
To show how, over time, ceremonial art was also used for practical purposes
To show the difficulties of determining the age of rock art
To explain how prehistoric indentations were preserved over time
To point out a general trend in prehistoric rock art traditions
6. What does the professor mean when he says this:
It is very doubtful that cupules date as far back as the Stone Age.
It is possible that there are older forms of rock art that remain undiscovered.
It is likely that cupules are older than grinding hollows.
It is certain that cupules are the earliest forms of rock art.
