Native American artworks often show the influence of Europeans in that they

used European materials in their work

The bishops and Church in New Spain _______.

forced Sor Juana to stop writing poetry and plays

The iconography and conventions used to depict the Virgin of Guadeloupe are drawn from _____.

The Book of Revelation and Song of Songs

Maize cobs like these were "planted" in temple gardens because the Inka believed _____________.

precious metal would transfer its life force to REAL crops

This mixed-media work was part of a series called _____.

"The Quincentenary Non-Celebration"

How are Hamatsu masks of the Northwestern Kwakwaka’wakw culture traditionally used?

They are worn in ritual ceremonies.

Aztec culture included all the following EXCEPT

a vast network of roads for communication and trade

Which of the following describes the Southwest kiva?

A large circular semi-subterranean structure.

One theory about this work is that it __________________.

was designed for a celestial/divine audience

The Calendar Stone or Sun Stone's purpose was to __________.

record the origin of the cosmos as the Aztecs saw it

All of the following are true of Qorikancha EXCEPT

It was dedicated to worship of a single deity, Manco Capac.

Which of the following is TRUE of this Yaxchilán lintel?

It depicts an inauguration rite from 681 C.E.

The Codex Mendoza was created for __________.

Europeans to illustrate this history of the Aztecs

Spanish colonists commissioned hierarchical pinturas de castas for themselves and also _______.

to send abroad to illustrate the New World caste system

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

at the base of a pyramid so sacrifices reenacted her fate

The pattern & designs on Inka garments were __________.

symbolic of the wearer's status and ethnicity

What method did the Inka use to keep detailed accounts and historical records?

knotted and colored cords called quipu

The slight alterations of the landscape & the buildings that echo the mountains signify ______.

a simultaneous indication of respect and statement of power

By referencing both the Sun Dance and the Grass Dance, the artist _______.

honors both the past and the present

The artist who created this was ______ and ______.

Shoshone ... lived in the 19th century

"Structure 33" and other buildings like it were built in order to ________.

convey political power and ritual significance

The contemporary battle depicted on this biombo was likely chosen to convey ________.

the dominance of the Habsburgs in both the old and new world

Velasco's Valley of Mexico deliberately conveys ________.

pride in Mexican identity after the 1821 war of independence

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1
The city of Machu Picchu is well preserved b/c it was unknown to the outside world until _____.
1892
1911
1787
1924
2
Native American artworks often show the influence of Europeans in that they
adapted European faith traditions & abandoned Native imagery
portrayed European events combined with their own histories
used European materials in their work
experimented with European techniques such as contrapposto
3
The bishops and Church in New Spain _______.
neither of the above
both of the above
forced Sor Juana to stop writing poetry and plays
embraced Sor Juana's religious & philosophical scholarship
4
The iconography and conventions used to depict the Virgin of Guadeloupe are drawn from _____.
1 Corinthians and Philippians
The Gospels of Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John
Song of Solomon and Acts of the Apostles
The Book of Revelation and Song of Songs
5
Maize cobs like these were "planted" in temple gardens because the Inka believed _____________.
maize offerings appeased the creator god Viracocha
it would allow them to take belongings to the afterlife
maize, central to their imperial success, was a divine gift
precious metal would transfer its life force to REAL crops
6
Which of the following was traditionally done by men in the Great Plains?
all of the above
painting on animal hides
basketry
feather and quillwork
7
This mixed-media work was part of a series called _____.
"The Value of Land"
"Canoes and Columbus"
"Trade"
"The Quincentenary Non-Celebration"
8
Difficult-to-obtain Quetzal bird feathers were prized for which of the following qualities?
all of the above
They are naturally iridescent and polychromatic.
The green hue is deeply saturated.
The birds' eyesight & flight exemplified shamanic powers.
9
Pinturas de Castas were usually produced in sets of ______.
twelve
twenty-eight
sixteen
eighteen
10
How are Hamatsu masks of the Northwestern Kwakwaka’wakw culture traditionally used?
They hang on a dividing screen in the tribe's great house.
They act as guardians outside the entrance of buildings.
They sit on a "spirit altar" during ritual ceremonies.
They are worn in ritual ceremonies.
11
The sanctuaries at the top of the Templo Mayor honor which of the following gods ____________?
Tlaloc and Coyolxauhqui
Huitzilopochtli and Tlaloc
Coatlicue and Huitzilopochtli
Coyolxauhqui and Coatlicue
12
Aztec culture included all the following EXCEPT
bloodletting rituals & human sacrifice
a divinatory calendar of 260 days
a pantheon of gods
a vast network of roads for communication and trade
13
Frida Kahlo's The Two Fridas deliberately calls attention to ________.
the artist's constant pain from a broken collarbone
the artist's harmonious relationship with Diego Rivera
the artist's deliberate Surrealist style
none of the above
14
Which of the following is TRUE of the Lanzón stela?
It gestures both to the "upper world" and the underworld.
The figure has snakes for hair.
It represents a shamanic figure in mostly jaguar/puma state.
all of the above
15
Which of the following describes the Southwest kiva?
A large circular semi-subterranean structure.
A clay mound attached to the northwest corner of the pueblo.
A small wooden structure located above ground.
A large tall stone structure located above ground.
16
The Aztecs used "masks" such as these to ________.
neither of the above
ritually bury in ceremonial offerings
connect to the ancient culture that preceded them
both of the above
17
When was this work created? Pick a date range.
200-100 B.C.E.
900-200 B.C.E.
11th-12th century
1st-2nd century C.E.
18
Though born and trained in Mexico, this artist's painting deliberately references ________.
American Hudson River School painters
French Baroque painters
Italian Mannerist painters
German Romantic painters
19
Native Americans especially prized _____________ glass beads and silver.
Japanese
European
Woodland
Chinese
20
The _____ built an extensive road system in South America to move armies & speed communication.
Europeans
Aztecs
Inkas
Mexicans
21
Chavín de Huantar was an important early pilgrimage site dedicated to ______________.
Bird Jaguar IV
The "fanged deity."
Quetzalcoatl
Huitzilopochtli
22
Which of the following is TRUE of the All-T'oqapu tunic pictured?
Each square represents a miniature tunic.
It dates from the mid- 15th to early 16th century.
All of the above
It was embroidered by acllacuna, women specially trained.
23
The ________ in Mexico & the Inka in South America rose to prominence in the 15th century
Maya
Malta
Aztec
Columbus
24
One theory about this work is that it __________________.
was designed for a celestial/divine audience
took a large labor force to construct
reflects the Mississippian peoples' worship of snake deities
functioned as a burial mound
25
The Calendar Stone or Sun Stone's purpose was to __________.
record the origin of the cosmos as the Aztecs saw it
serve as a reminder of the passage of time
warn of the dangers of flood, fire, wind, and earthquake
serve as an altar on which to sacrifice victims to Tlaloc
26
In this portrait of Sor Juana, artist Miguel Cabrera deliberately ______.
all of the above
connects her to earlier portraits of St. Jerome
celebrates her intellectual pursuits
focuses on her religious convictions and connections
27
All of the following are true of Qorikancha EXCEPT
Gold, silver, and emeralds covered the temple walls.
It was dedicated to worship of a single deity, Manco Capac.
It housed mummies of some of the earliest rulers.
It was the center of a network that led to 350+ shrines.
28
Which of the following is TRUE of this Yaxchilán lintel?
It depicts an inauguration rite from 681 C.E.
The two-headed jaguar symbolizes the rain god.
Gods were the usual subject matter of Mayan sculpture.
Lady Xoc eats the serpent to protect Progenitor Jaguar.
29
This detail from a larger mural painting by Diego Rivera specifically _______.
critiques elite Mexican society with a parody of vanity
all of the above
references his complex relationship with Frida Kahlo
celebrates modern Mexican accomplishments
30
This biombo was influenced by _________.
Mexican enconchado technique
Japanese lacquerware boxes
European tapestries
all of the above
31
The curved wall at the Temple of the Sun in Cuzco exemplifies the Inkan skill with __________.
ashlar masonry
dressed stone
brick-and-mortar construction
marble carving
32
What architectural feature has been found in nearly all Mesoamerican cultures?
a circular temple
a ball court
a rectangular plaza with a fountain at east end
an open courtyard with a kiva in the center
33
The Codex Mendoza was created for __________.
Europeans to illustrate this history of the Aztecs
the Aztecs as an official account of their history
Antonio de Mendoza as a keepsake of his time in Mexico
the Aztecs to document their culture pre-Spanish conquest
34
According to Mexica belief, how many times was the world created before the era of this work?
twelve
three
four
seven
35
Spanish colonists commissioned hierarchical pinturas de castas for themselves and also _______.
to send to Europe to illustrate ideal racial harmony
as treasured family portraits
as heirlooms for future generations
to send abroad to illustrate the New World caste system
36
The image of Coyolxauhqui was carved on a round disk and placed
in the coronation room of the king to celebrate his lineage
at the entrance to an Aztec temple complex dedicated to her
at the base of a pyramid so sacrifices reenacted her fate
at the top of an Aztec pyramid so people could worship it
37
The pattern & designs on Inka garments were __________.
unique to a particular individual
purely decorative
symbolic of the wearer's status and ethnicity
influenced by Spanish aesthetic preferences
38
What method did the Inka use to keep detailed accounts and historical records?
cylindrical purple and white shell beads called wampum
visual images recorded on stele and in manuscripts
knotted and colored cords called quipu
a written language based on pictographs
39
_________________ were widely used in Mesoamerican art.
Papers
Feathers
Diamonds
Prints
40
This Yaxchilán lintel would have been painted ______, which signified its preciousness.
blue
orange
green
red
41
The slight alterations of the landscape & the buildings that echo the mountains signify ______.
that they were good builders
worship of the mountain gods, Xhipimotl and Qoqwakwiqoq
a simultaneous indication of respect and statement of power
Pachakuti's personal offering to Qoqwakwiqoq
42
By referencing both the Sun Dance and the Grass Dance, the artist _______.
neither of the above
ironically catered to the tastes of non-Natives
both of the above
honors both the past and the present
43
This vessel was made by a wife-and-husband team who deliberately ________.
adapt traditional forms to new technologies and influences
neither of the above
maintain the continuity of their Native traditions
both of the above
44
The artist who created this was ______ and ______.
Shoshone ... lived in the 19th century
Puebloan ... lived in the 20th century
Mississippian ... lived in the 20th century
Lenape ... lived in the 19th century
45
"Structure 33" and other buildings like it were built in order to ________.
honor Lady Xoc
convey political power and ritual significance
accommodate large groups for rituals and ceremonies
house Bird Jaguar and his family
46
The contemporary battle depicted on this biombo was likely chosen to convey ________.
the dominance of the Habsburgs in both the old and new world
the dominance of the Habsburgs in the old world
the dominance of the Bourbons in the new world
the dominance of the Bourbons in both the new and old world
47
Velasco's Valley of Mexico deliberately conveys ________.
a complex relationship between Aztec past & Spanish present
the landscape as it looked pre-Spanish conquest
pride in Mexican identity after the 1821 war of independence
a celebration of uniquely indigenous art forms
48
This work is an excellent example of art in the service of ___________.
none of the above
patriotism & nationalism
religious propaganda
state ideology
49
When was this work created? Pick a date range.
14th-15th century
15th-16th century
6th-7th century
11th-12th century
50
Yaxchilán was a significant Maya center during the Classic period, from ____________.
250-900 C.E.
900-1200 C.E.
80 B.C.E.-250 C.E.
500 B.C.E.-140 B.C.E.
51
Which characteristic indicates the traditional Lenape influence on this work?
the hidden pockets
the geometric design
the pink and light blue colors
the sparse beadwork
52
The image of the Virgin of Guadeloupe first appeared when _________.
Cortés arrived in Tenochtitlan
the Nahua constructed a shrine to Mary on the mountainside
Juan Diego opened his tilma full of roses
Bishop Zumárraga was walking on the hill of Tepeyac
53
Where was the lanzón stela originally placed in the complex at Chavín?
The sunken, circular courtyard of the Old Temple.
At the entrance to the complex.
Deep within the labyrinthine bi-level building.
Within the sunken plaza of the New Temple.
54
In order to develop his unique style of revolutionary mural art, Diego Rivera _______.
traveled to ancient Mexican indigenous sites
studied Renaissance frescoes in Italy
neither of the above
both of the above
55
The formal quality of this work shows that it was influenced by __________.
Rococo art in its frivolity & light-hearted humor
Byzantine art in its extensive use of gold
Mannerism in its awkwardness of poses
Gothic art in its angularity and frontality

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