Question

In Catalhoyuk, archaeologists found a painting of a large red bull with smaller humans around it. They have a theory that the bull may have had

some religious significance. Which of these statements is LEAST likely to support the argument that the bull could have had religious
significance?
OA Archaeologists were not able to find images of reindeer in the Lascaux caves.
OB Archaeologists found bull skulls and horns in some of the religious shrines of the now-ruined settlement.
OC The paintings found in the excavated settlement were created on plaster walls, and a new layer of plaster was applied if a
change was made to the painting.
OD
The bull may represent a male deity or serve as a symbol of strength.

Answer 1

Option A, regarding the absence of reindeer images in the Lascaux caves, is the least likely to support the argument about the religious significance of bulls in Çatalhöyük because it pertains to a separate archaeological site without providing insight into the religious practices at Çatalhöyük.

Step-by-step explanation:

In determining which statement is LEAST likely to support the argument that the bull could have had religious significance in Çatalhöyük, we can assess the given options. The statement that archaeologists were not able to find images of reindeer in the Lascaux caves (Option A) is the least relevant to the argument about the religious significance of bulls in Çatalhöyük.

Unlike the other options which provide information directly related to bull iconography and religious practices in Çatalhöyük, this statement focuses on a different location and its findings do not contribute to understanding the religion and art of Çatalhöyük.

The other options offer evidence that could imply religious significance: bull skulls and horns found in shrines (Option B), the careful preservation and alteration of bull paintings (Option C), and the possible representation of bulls as deities or symbols of strength (Option D), all suggest a special status for bulls in this Neolithic settlement.