Question 1

Which of the following describes the Southwest kiva?

Accepted Answer

A)  a clay mound attached to the northeast corner of the Pueblo 
B)  a large circular semi-subterranean structure 
C)  a small wooden structure located above ground 
D)  a large tall stone structure located above ground 
A)  a clay mound attached to the northeast corner of the Pueblo 
B)  a large circular semi-subterranean structure 
C)  a small wooden structure located above ground 
D)  a large tall stone structure located above ground

Question 2

How is the Chavín horizon style now defined?

Accepted Answer

A)  the culmination of developments that began in Mexico 
B)  the culmination of developments centered in Yucatán 
C)  the culmination of developments, which began 2000 years earlier elsewhere 
D)  the culmination of developments that began 200 years earlier in Chavín de Huántar 
A)  the culmination of developments that began in Mexico 
B)  the culmination of developments centered in Yucatán 
C)  the culmination of developments, which began 2000 years earlier elsewhere 
D)  the culmination of developments that began 200 years earlier in Chavín de Huántar

Question 3

The Olmec carved and polished ax-shaped forms are called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  hachas 
B)  palmas 
C)  celts 
D)  cinturas 
A)  hachas 
B)  palmas 
C)  celts 
D)  cinturas

Question 4

What culture created this image? Where is it located? What is it thought to represent?

Accepted Answer

Colossal Head . Olmec located at La Vent

Question 5

Contrast Tikal and Copán. How does each reflect the Maya universe? How do they conform to the political and social needs of Mayan societies? Use examples to support your essay.

Accepted Answer

Tikal and Copán are two of the most impo

Question 6

Which of the following does the urban plan of Teotihuacán most resemble?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maya city planning 
B)  Anasazi city planning 
C)  Hellenistic and Roman city planning 
D)  Olmec city planning 
A)  Maya city planning 
B)  Anasazi city planning 
C)  Hellenistic and Roman city planning 
D)  Olmec city planning

Question 7

How did the division of labor affect Mesoamerican societies?

Accepted Answer

A)  It created a hierarchy which formed the social organization of the societies. 
B)  It allowed for greater food production. 
C)  It provided a greater variety of foods. 
D)  It allowed more land to be cultivated. 
A)  It created a hierarchy which formed the social organization of the societies. 
B)  It allowed for greater food production. 
C)  It provided a greater variety of foods. 
D)  It allowed more land to be cultivated.

Question 8

The Mesoamerican Mexican Pre-classic period is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  3000 BCE-CE 2000 
B)  2000 BCE-CE 300 
C)  100-900 CE 
D)  200-500 CE 
A)  3000 BCE-CE 2000 
B)  2000 BCE-CE 300 
C)  100-900 CE 
D)  200-500 CE

Question 9

What culture created this image? Why is this scene important?

Accepted Answer

Shield Jaguar and Lady Xoc, Lintel 25 .

Question 10

Explain the ideas of sacrifice that lay behind this image.

Accepted Answer

Bonampak, Maya . This scene is allowing

Question 11

Describe the physical layout of Teotihuacán.

Accepted Answer

It covered nine square miles i

Question 12

Which of the following describes the Tairona pendants and their use.

Accepted Answer

A)  hammered gold, badges of office 
B)  shaped clay, meant to be worn as ornaments 
C)  hammered gold, meant to be worn as amulets and talismans 
D)  shaped clay, tribal insignias 
A)  hammered gold, badges of office 
B)  shaped clay, meant to be worn as ornaments 
C)  hammered gold, meant to be worn as amulets and talismans 
D)  shaped clay, tribal insignias

Question 13

What architectural feature has been found in nearly all Mesoamerican cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)  a circular temple 
B)  a ballcourt 
C)  a rectangular plaza with a fountain at east end 
D)  an open courtyard with a kiva in the center 
A)  a circular temple 
B)  a ballcourt 
C)  a rectangular plaza with a fountain at east end 
D)  an open courtyard with a kiva in the center

Question 14

What significant change occurred at Teotihuacán?

Accepted Answer

A)  It became the mediation center for the Maya. 
B)  It became the international trade center between Mexico and Guatemala. 
C)  It underwent monumental expansion into a genuine city. 
D)  It became the pilgrimage location for the Highland Maya. 
A)  It became the mediation center for the Maya. 
B)  It became the international trade center between Mexico and Guatemala. 
C)  It underwent monumental expansion into a genuine city. 
D)  It became the pilgrimage location for the Highland Maya.

Question 15

The human-animal representations used by Olmec religious practitioners are thought to symbolize which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  gods of the underworld 
B)  transformations in order to wrest power from supernatural forces 
C)  the dance of life 
D)  the creation of the Olmec dynasty 
A)  gods of the underworld 
B)  transformations in order to wrest power from supernatural forces 
C)  the dance of life 
D)  the creation of the Olmec dynasty

Question 16

Who painted the frescoes found at Bonampak, and what are they thought to represent?

Accepted Answer

The Classic Maya painted the f

Question 17

Contrast Wari and Paracas textile design.

Accepted Answer

Wari designs are woven directl

Question 18

In what country and region is this building located? What are the circular areas called, and what was their function?

Accepted Answer

Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde, Colorado . The

Question 19

Ceramic figures from Jaina most often represented which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  memorials to rulers 
B)  heroic figures from local legend 
C)  scenes of sacrifice 
D)  scenes from everyday life 
A)  memorials to rulers 
B)  heroic figures from local legend 
C)  scenes of sacrifice 
D)  scenes from everyday life

Question 20

How is the polychromed finish achieved on this vase?

Accepted Answer

Enthroned Maya lord . Maya painted potte

Exam 18: Native Arts of the Americas Before 1300

Which of the following describes the Southwest kiva?

How is the Chavín horizon style now defined?

The Olmec carved and polished ax-shaped forms are called ____.

What culture created this image? Where is it located? What is it thought to represent?

Contrast Tikal and Copán. How does each reflect the Maya universe? How do they conform to the political and social needs of Mayan societies? Use examples to support your essay.

Which of the following does the urban plan of Teotihuacán most resemble?

How did the division of labor affect Mesoamerican societies?

The Mesoamerican Mexican Pre-classic period is ____.

What culture created this image? Why is this scene important?

Explain the ideas of sacrifice that lay behind this image.

Describe the physical layout of Teotihuacán.

Which of the following describes the Tairona pendants and their use.

What architectural feature has been found in nearly all Mesoamerican cultures?

What significant change occurred at Teotihuacán?

The human-animal representations used by Olmec religious practitioners are thought to symbolize which of the following?

Who painted the frescoes found at Bonampak, and what are they thought to represent?

Contrast Wari and Paracas textile design.

In what country and region is this building located? What are the circular areas called, and what was their function?

Ceramic figures from Jaina most often represented which of the following?

How is the polychromed finish achieved on this vase?

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