Question

which is not true about the upper paleolithic period?
a. people made tools by chipping flint pebbles into blades and scrapers that had sharp edges
b. humans and animal forms begin to be seen in art.
c. the period took place between 40,000 and 4,000 bce.
d. in cave art, artists used the cave’s irregularities to create images.

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

To determine the incorrect statement about the Upper Paleolithic period:

• Option A: Tool - making by chipping flint into blades/scrapers with sharp edges was a common practice in the Upper Paleolithic, so this is true.
• Option B: Art in the Upper Paleolithic did start to feature human and animal forms, so this is true.
• Option C: The Upper Paleolithic period is typically considered to be from around 50,000 to 10,000 BCE, not 40,000 to 4,000 BCE. So this statement is not true.
• Option D: Cave artists in the Upper Paleolithic did use the cave's irregularities (like rock protrusions) to enhance their images, so this is true.

Answer:

C. The period took place between 40,000 and 4,000 BCE.