The early prehistoric sculpture, The Venus of Willendorf, is believed to have been ___________.

a. an indication of wealth
b. a fertility figure
c. a warning for others to stay away
d. story telling figures
e. amulets to ward off evil spirits


b. a fertility figure

a. Incorrect. This sculpture was not an indication of wealth.
b. Correct. The emphasis of the belly, buttocks, breasts is a powerful image of the fertility of the earth mother.
c. Incorrect. This sculpture was not a warning for others to stay away.
d. Incorrect. This sculpture was not a story telling figure.
e. Incorrect. This sculpture was not an amulet to ward off evil spirits.

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