Aztec culture included all the following EXCEPT

a vast network of roads for communication and trade

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 Codex Mendoza was created for __________.

Europeans to illustrate this history of the Aztecs

The artist who created this was ______ and ______.

Shoshone ... lived in the 19th century

Which of the following is TRUE of this Yaxchilán lintel?

It depicts an inauguration rite from 681 C.E.

The pattern & designs on Inka garments were __________.

symbolic of the wearer's status and ethnicity

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

Deep within the labyrinthine bi-level building.

One theory about this work is that it __________________.

was designed for a celestial/divine audience

All of the following are true of Qorikancha EXCEPT

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

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

knotted and colored cords called quipu

The image of the Virgin of Guadeloupe first appeared when _________.

Juan Diego opened his tilma full of roses

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

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

used European materials in their work

The formal quality of this work shows that it was influenced by __________.

Mannerism in its awkwardness of poses

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

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

Which of the following describes the Southwest kiva?

A large circular semi-subterranean structure.

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

convey political power and ritual significance

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

record the origin of the cosmos as the Aztecs saw it

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

They are worn in ritual ceremonies.

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

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1
Which of the following is TRUE of the Lanzón stela?
It gestures both to the "upper world" and the underworld.
all of the above
The figure has snakes for hair.
It represents a shamanic figure in mostly jaguar/puma state.
2
Aztec culture included all the following EXCEPT
a pantheon of gods
bloodletting rituals & human sacrifice
a divinatory calendar of 260 days
a vast network of roads for communication and trade
3
The slight alterations of the landscape & the buildings that echo the mountains signify ______.
Pachakuti's personal offering to Qoqwakwiqoq
a simultaneous indication of respect and statement of power
worship of the mountain gods, Xhipimotl and Qoqwakwiqoq
that they were good builders
4
By referencing both the Sun Dance and the Grass Dance, the artist _______.
both of the above
honors both the past and the present
ironically catered to the tastes of non-Natives
neither of the above
5
When was this work created? Pick a date range.
1st-2nd century C.E.
900-200 B.C.E.
200-100 B.C.E.
11th-12th century
6
The Codex Mendoza was created for __________.
Antonio de Mendoza as a keepsake of his time in Mexico
the Aztecs to document their culture pre-Spanish conquest
Europeans to illustrate this history of the Aztecs
the Aztecs as an official account of their history
7
The artist who created this was ______ and ______.
Shoshone ... lived in the 19th century
Lenape ... lived in the 19th century
Puebloan ... lived in the 20th century
Mississippian ... lived in the 20th century
8
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.
Lady Xoc eats the serpent to protect Progenitor Jaguar.
Gods were the usual subject matter of Mayan sculpture.
9
The pattern & designs on Inka garments were __________.
symbolic of the wearer's status and ethnicity
purely decorative
unique to a particular individual
influenced by Spanish aesthetic preferences
10
Where was the lanzón stela originally placed in the complex at Chavín?
Deep within the labyrinthine bi-level building.
At the entrance to the complex.
Within the sunken plaza of the New Temple.
The sunken, circular courtyard of the Old Temple.
11
One theory about this work is that it __________________.
functioned as a burial mound
was designed for a celestial/divine audience
reflects the Mississippian peoples' worship of snake deities
took a large labor force to construct
12
When was this work created? Pick a date range.
15th-16th century
6th-7th century
14th-15th century
11th-12th century
13
Yaxchilán was a significant Maya center during the Classic period, from ____________.
500 B.C.E.-140 B.C.E.
80 B.C.E.-250 C.E.
250-900 C.E.
900-1200 C.E.
14
The curved wall at the Temple of the Sun in Cuzco exemplifies the Inkan skill with __________.
marble carving
ashlar masonry
dressed stone
brick-and-mortar construction
15
All of the following are true of Qorikancha EXCEPT
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.
Gold, silver, and emeralds covered the temple walls.
16
Chavín de Huantar was an important early pilgrimage site dedicated to ______________.
Huitzilopochtli
Bird Jaguar IV
Quetzalcoatl
The "fanged deity."
17
The city of Machu Picchu is well preserved b/c it was unknown to the outside world until _____.
1787
1924
1892
1911
18
What method did the Inka use to keep detailed accounts and historical records?
visual images recorded on stele and in manuscripts
knotted and colored cords called quipu
cylindrical purple and white shell beads called wampum
a written language based on pictographs
19
The image of the Virgin of Guadeloupe first appeared when _________.
Bishop Zumárraga was walking on the hill of Tepeyac
Cortés arrived in Tenochtitlan
the Nahua constructed a shrine to Mary on the mountainside
Juan Diego opened his tilma full of roses
20
_________________ were widely used in Mesoamerican art.
Feathers
Papers
Diamonds
Prints
21
Which of the following is TRUE of the All-T'oqapu tunic pictured?
It dates from the mid- 15th to early 16th century.
Each square represents a miniature tunic.
All of the above
It was embroidered by acllacuna, women specially trained.
22
Difficult-to-obtain Quetzal bird feathers were prized for which of the following qualities?
The green hue is deeply saturated.
The birds' eyesight & flight exemplified shamanic powers.
They are naturally iridescent and polychromatic.
all of the above
23
This Yaxchilán lintel would have been painted ______, which signified its preciousness.
red
orange
blue
green
24
The Aztecs used "masks" such as these to ________.
connect to the ancient culture that preceded them
neither of the above
both of the above
ritually bury in ceremonial offerings
25
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
26
The sanctuaries at the top of the Templo Mayor honor which of the following gods ____________?
Coyolxauhqui and Coatlicue
Tlaloc and Coyolxauhqui
Coatlicue and Huitzilopochtli
Huitzilopochtli and Tlaloc
27
What architectural feature has been found in nearly all Mesoamerican cultures?
an open courtyard with a kiva in the center
a rectangular plaza with a fountain at east end
a circular temple
a ball court
28
Maize cobs like these were "planted" in temple gardens because the Inka believed _____________.
precious metal would transfer its life force to REAL crops
it would allow them to take belongings to the afterlife
maize offerings appeased the creator god Viracocha
maize, central to their imperial success, was a divine gift
29
Native American artworks often show the influence of Europeans in that they
used European materials in their work
experimented with European techniques such as contrapposto
adapted European faith traditions & abandoned Native imagery
portrayed European events combined with their own histories
30
According to Mexica belief, how many times was the world created before the era of this work?
twelve
seven
four
three
31
The _____ built an extensive road system in South America to move armies & speed communication.
Mexicans
Europeans
Aztecs
Inkas
32
This biombo was influenced by _________.
European tapestries
Japanese lacquerware boxes
all of the above
Mexican enconchado technique
33
The formal quality of this work shows that it was influenced by __________.
Byzantine art in its extensive use of gold
Mannerism in its awkwardness of poses
Rococo art in its frivolity & light-hearted humor
Gothic art in its angularity and frontality
34
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 Bourbons in the new world
the dominance of the Bourbons in both the new and old world
the dominance of the Habsburgs in the old world
35
This vessel was made by a wife-and-husband team who deliberately ________.
both of the above
adapt traditional forms to new technologies and influences
neither of the above
maintain the continuity of their Native traditions
36
Which of the following was traditionally done by men in the Great Plains?
painting on animal hides
feather and quillwork
all of the above
basketry
37
Which of the following describes the Southwest kiva?
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.
A large circular semi-subterranean structure.
38
"Structure 33" and other buildings like it were built in order to ________.
convey political power and ritual significance
honor Lady Xoc
house Bird Jaguar and his family
accommodate large groups for rituals and ceremonies
39
The Calendar Stone or Sun Stone's purpose was to __________.
serve as an altar on which to sacrifice victims to Tlaloc
serve as a reminder of the passage of time
record the origin of the cosmos as the Aztecs saw it
warn of the dangers of flood, fire, wind, and earthquake
40
How are Hamatsu masks of the Northwestern Kwakwaka’wakw culture traditionally used?
They are worn in ritual ceremonies.
They act as guardians outside the entrance of buildings.
They hang on a dividing screen in the tribe's great house.
They sit on a "spirit altar" during ritual ceremonies.
41
Spanish colonists commissioned hierarchical pinturas de castas for themselves and also _______.
to send to Europe to illustrate ideal racial harmony
as treasured family portraits
to send abroad to illustrate the New World caste system
as heirlooms for future generations
42
Native Americans especially prized _____________ glass beads and silver.
Japanese
European
Woodland
Chinese
43
Which characteristic indicates the traditional Lenape influence on this work?
the sparse beadwork
the geometric design
the pink and light blue colors
the hidden pockets
44
The ________ in Mexico & the Inka in South America rose to prominence in the 15th century
Aztec
Columbus
Maya
Malta
45
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
46
Pinturas de Castas were usually produced in sets of ______.
twelve
sixteen
eighteen
twenty-eight

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