Why did early humans develop music? what are some of the ways that they were thought to create music? 2. why is the study of prehistoric and ancient music important? what can we learn from it? 3. what roles did music play in the life of prehistoric and ancient people? are the roles similar to or different from the roles that it plays today? 4. what were the effects of musical notation on music, society, and composers? 5. describe medieval music's relationship with the catholic church. how was the music influenced by the church?