REL 120 Chapter 2

Chapter 2 Over the years scientists have theorized why prehistoric humans painted pictures in caves. Many theories have arrived from decorations, communication, protecting them from intruders and religious or spiritual. Most prehistoric humans used caves as a means of protection from the elements of weather. Painting, drawing and carvings may have been a way of passing the time till a storm passed. It may have also been a way of making the cave as property, a “home” in those times. Panting may have also served as a means of communication. To our best knowledge there was no oral, with structure, dialogue known in prehistoric times. These drawing may have been a way for one person to express thoughts or feeling to another. Many scientists believe paintings are private and were located in the caves to protect them from outsiders. It may have been visible to that particular family and tribe. Yet some scientists feel the painting may have only been visible to tribal elders or tribe leaders. Painting of animals have thought to been a ritual with a higher mean for a successful hunt. They may have served as a spiritual or religious belief before and after every hunt. The painting may have showed what was being hunted, how to hunt it and honor the kill for survival. Scientist have many theories, they have been debated over time and will continue to draw skepticism for many years to come. One thing is for sure, without actually living in prehistoric times we will never really know the true purposes behind these early art forms.

Chapter 3
1. Early Egyptian religion was founded on a variety of gods and goddesses. The belief of multiple gods lasted until Akh-en-Aton took reign, moved the capitol and stripped the people of their beliefs and instituted monotheism. As we know in today’s society, people have multiple beliefs and there is no way to persuade or dictate them into just one belief. It is highly likely after Akh-en-Aton