Question

evidence #3: mural from lubbock lake, secondary source
the image above is a mural from the lubbock lake landmark in lubbock, texas. based on archaeological evidence, an artist created this image to show the paleolithic lifestyle that humans living in this area of texas engaged in from around thirteen thousand years ago to the 1500s.

1. what can historians learn from this image as an artifact?
2. how reliable are images such as these historical sources? (remember this is a secondary source)

reliable:( how the artifacts can provide useful information into a period)
limitations (what artifacts can’t provide or tell us)
unit 2 | the first civilizations | sq 8: what evidence do we have about life during the paleolithic era

Explanation:

1. Historians can learn about the daily - life activities of Paleolithic humans in Texas, such as social interactions, possible forms of shelter, and perhaps basic tool - use and hunting practices depicted in the mural.
2. Reliable aspects: The mural, based on archaeological evidence, can provide a visual representation of what life may have been like, helping to fill in gaps in our understanding of the period. It can offer a general sense of lifestyle and environment. Limitations: As a secondary source, it is an artist's interpretation. It may not accurately represent every detail. The artist may have made assumptions or added elements for artistic effect. There may be biases in the archaeological evidence used as a basis or in the artist's perspective.

Answer:

1. Information about daily - life activities, social interactions, shelter, and possible tool - use and hunting practices of Paleolithic humans in Texas.
2. Reliable: Can provide a visual representation and general sense of lifestyle and environment. Limitations: Artist's interpretation with possible assumptions, added artistic elements, and potential biases in evidence or perspective.