Which of the Following Has Been Suggested as a Possible

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has been suggested as a possible reason why Venus figurines were made?

• A) They were gifts given by men or women to their lovers.
• B) They were self-portraits made by women while pregnant.
• C) They were attempts at magical birth control.
• D) They were portraits of pregnant women made by their husbands

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