cave of forgotten dreams

The Cave of Forgotten Dreams Film Guide

1. When and where was the cave discovered?- southern France river in 1994

2. Why was a door installed into the opening of the cave?- to preserve the inside of the cave.

3. Where were the red spots discovered and how were they made?-on the wall with the palm of someone's hand.

4. What was the first proof that the drawings were not forgeries?- it had materials that took years to grow over the picture.

5. Why did the scientist believe that the artist created the bison with eight legs?  What other possible reason do you think that this might have been done? - it suggested movement.

6. What possible landmark was near the cave?- pareolypheic land cave. Pond Arch.

7. Why did the filmmakers think that there might have been dancing in the cave?- the shadows danced in the cave when the light hit the walls.

8. What does the presence of bones indicate?- humans never lived in the cave.

9. How did they know that one person created the red dots in different parts of the cave?-distinct handprints and a crooked pinky.

10. What animal is combined with a woman?-bison

11. What was discovered in 2008?  What material was it created from? A lion statue. Wooden ivoy

12. What was most significant about this cave to you?- how old the earth is.