Transformation masks are best understood as works

that are seen as part of a larger ceremony

This work is known as the "calendar stone" because it ______________.

proposes how to prevent the cycle of time from ending

Where was the lanzón stela originally placed in the complex at Chavín?

deep within the labyrinth of the Old Temple

The image of Coyolxauhqui was carved on a round disk and placed

at the base of a pyramid so sacrifices reenacted her fate

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1
Difficult-to-obtain Quetzal bird feathers were prized for which of the following qualities?
their eyesight & ability to fly exemplified shamanic powers
the hue is deeply saturated
they are naturally iridescent and polychromatic
all of the above
2
The city of Machu Picchu is well preserved b/c it was unknown to the outside world until _____.
1924
1911
1787
1892
3
When was this work MOST LIKELY created? Pick a date range.
8th century
11th century
17th century
1st century
4
Transformation masks are best understood as works
used as a display similar to totem poles are used
used as centerpieces in homes
used to recall ancestral spirits on the wearer's behalf
that are seen as part of a larger ceremony
5
Which of the following is TRUE of the All-T'oqapu tunic pictured?
It dates from the mid- 15th to early 16th century
All of the above
It was embroidered by acllacuna, women chosen and trained
Each square represents a miniature tunic
6
Yaxchilán was a significant Maya center during the Classic period, from ____________.
80 B.C.E.-250 C.E.
500 B.C.E.-140 B.C.E.
900-1200 C.E.
250-900 C.E.
7
What family is famous for their black on black pottery?
Martinez family
Chavin family
Medici family
Cotsiogo family
8
This work is known as the "calendar stone" because it ______________.
proposes how to prevent the cycle of time from ending
contains the 20 day signs of the 260-day sacred calendar
references specific dates for significant events
helped the Mexica keep track of their two calendars
9
Where was the lanzón stela originally placed in the complex at Chavín?
the sunken, circular courtyard of the Old Temple
deep within the labyrinth of the Old Temple
at the entrance to the complex
within the sunken plaza of the New Temple
10
The sanctuaries at the top of the Templo Mayor honor which of the following gods ____________?
Coyolxauhquiand Coatlicue
Huitzilopochtli and Tlaloc
Coatlicueand Huitzilopochtli
Tlalocand Coyolxauhqui
11
When was this work created? Pick a date range.
19th century
17th century
18th century
20th century
12
According to Mexica belief, how many times was the world created before the era of this work?
seven
four
twelve
three
13
Where is Mesa Verde located?
Colorado
Mexico
Mississippi
Texas
14
What does Maya architecture signify?
the importance of the marriage alliance
the importance of the cult of the mason
the power of the ruler
the power of the priesthood
15
The image of Coyolxauhqui was carved on a round disk and placed
at the top of an Aztec pyramid so people could worship it
at the entrance to an Aztec temple complex dedicated to her
in the coronation room of the king to celebrate his lineage
at the base of a pyramid so sacrifices reenacted her fate

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