The Aztecs used "masks" such as these to___

connect to the ancient culture that preceded them

The Mesa Verde cliff dwellings were located on a sheltered ledge elevated above the valley for what reason?

the exposure to the sun's heat in winter and assurance of summer shade

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

they are worn in ritual ceremonies

The artist who created this was ____ and ____

Shoshone....lived in the 19th century

Some scholars have theorized that the design of the Great Serpent Mound is linked to astronomical phenomena because of:

orientation of its head, which is aligned with the summer solstice

earthen brick structures commonly made of clay, sand, silt, and straw

The pattern & designs on Inca garments were ____

symbolic of the wearer's status and ethnicity

Aztec culture included all of the following EXCEPT

a vast network of roads for communication and trade

What do the All-T'oqapu tunic and the Aztec headdress have in common?

the materials and design show they were made for high-ranking individuals

The Calendar Stone or Sun Stone's purpose was to___

record the origin of the cosmos as the Aztecs saw it

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

used European materials in their work

Which of the following is TRUE of this Yaxchilan lintel?

it depicts an inauguration rite form 681 CE

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

at the base of a pyramid so sacrifices reenacted her fate

What is an axis mundi?

a term that refers to a central pole that connects heaven and earth

Which is TRUE of the Lanzon stela?

it gestures both to the "upper world" and the underworld, it represents a shamanic figure in a mostly jaguar/puma state, the figure has snakes for hair

Maize cobs like these were "planted" in temple gardens because the Inca believed___

precious metal would transfer its life force to real crops

By referencing both the Sun Dance and the Grass Dance, the artist___

honors both the past and the present

Which of the following describes the Southwest kiva?

A large semi-subterranean structure

Which of the following is TRUE of the All-T'oqapu tunic pictured?

It was embroidered by acllacuna, women specially trained

Where was the Lanzon stela originally placed in the complex at Chavin?

deep within the labyrinthine bi-level building

All of the following are true of Qorikancha EXCEPT

it was dedicated to worship a single deity, Manco Capac

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

knotted and colored cords called quipu

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1
The Aztecs used "masks" such as these to___
connect to the ancient culture that preceded them
participate in the earliest forms of Halloween
none of the above
scare small children
2
The Mesa Verde cliff dwellings were located on a sheltered ledge elevated above the valley for what reason?
the site offered concealment from European settlers
the improved water drainage and the symbolic proximity to the heavens
access to highland plants and the astrological alignment of the sun
the exposure to the sun's heat in winter and assurance of summer shade
3
What motif do the Lanzon stela and the nose ornament found nearby have in common?
both display reference to cosmic geometry
both employ serpent imagery
both were used by royalty only
both employ bird imagery
4
The_______built an extensive road system in South America to move armies & speed communication
Europeans
Incas
Aztecs
Mexicans
5
The city of Machu Picchu is well preserved b/c it was unknown to the outside world until
1787
1924
1892
1911
6
This vessel was made by a wife-and-husband team who deliberately____
adapt traditional forms to new technologies and influences
maintain the continuity of their Native traditions
both of the above
neither of the above
7
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 are worn in ritual ceremonies
they act as guardians outside the entrance of buildings
they sit on a "spirit altar" during ritual ceremonies
8
______ were widely used in Mesoamerican art
human hearts
papers
red insects
feathers
9
The artist who created this was ____ and ____
Lenape....lived in the 19th century
Shoshone....lived in the 19th century
Mississippian....lived in the 20th century
Puebloan...lived in the 20th century
10
Some scholars have theorized that the design of the Great Serpent Mound is linked to astronomical phenomena because of:
close resemblance of its shape to the constellation of Orion
nearby presence of grave steles depicting sun and moon
proximity of other effigy mounds representing celestial deities
orientation of its head, which is aligned with the summer solstice
11
What is adobe?
earthen brick structures commonly made of clay, sand, silt, and straw
masonry made of large square-cut stones
hardened stone from silt deposits on river deltas
a popular chicken dish in the Phillipines
12
The curved wall at the Temple of the Sun in Cuzco exemplifies the Incan skill with___
dressed stone
brick-and-mortar construction
ashlar masonry
marble carving
13
The pattern & designs on Inca garments were ____
symbolic of the wearer's status and ethnicity
unique to a particular individual
influenced by Spanish aesthetic preferences
purely decorative
14
Aztec culture included all of the following EXCEPT
a divinatory calendar of 260 days
a vast network of roads for communication and trade
a pantheon of gods
bloodletting rituals & human sacrifice
15
Chavin de Huantar was an important early pilgrimage site dedicated to______
Huitzilopochtli
the "fanged deity"
Quetzalcoatl
Bird Jaguar IV
16
Difficult-to-obtain Quetzal bird feathers were prized for which of the following qualities?
The bird' eyesight & flight exemplified shamanic powers
they are naturally iridescent and polychromatic
all of the above
the green hue is deeply saturated
17
What do the All-T'oqapu tunic and the Aztec headdress have in common?
they owe their preservation to their use as grave goods
the materials and design show they were made for high-ranking individuals
they are made of materials specially selected for their durability
the predominant materials were obtained through complex trade routes
18
What architectural feature has been found in nearly all Mesoamerican cultures?
a ball court
a circular temple
an open courtyard with a kiva in the center
a rectangular plaza with a fountain at the east end
19
The Calendar Stone or Sun Stone's purpose was to___
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
serve as an altar on which to sacrifice victims to Tlaloc
20
Native American artworks often show the influence of Europeans in that they
adapted European faith and traditions & abandoned Native imagery
portrayed European events combined with their own histories
used European materials in their work
experimented with European techniques such as twisted perspective
21
Which of the following is TRUE of this Yaxchilan lintel?
Lady Xoc eats the serpent to protect Shield Jaguar
Gods were the usual subject matter of Mayan sculpture
it depicts an inauguration rite form 681 CE
the two-headed jaguar symbolizes the rain god.
22
The image of Coyolxuahqui was carved on a round disk and placed
at the base of a pyramid so sacrifices reenacted her fate
at the top of an Aztec pyramid so people could worship it
at the entrance to an Aztec temple dedicated to her
in the coronation room of the king to celebrate his lineage
23
What is an axis mundi?
a diurnal relative of the raccoon, native to central america
a term that refers to a central pole that connects heaven and earth
a type of camelid found in the Andean region
a woman who weaved fine cloths for gods and nobles
24
Which is TRUE of the Lanzon stela?
it represents the Maya god Lanzon
it gestures both to the "upper world" and the underworld
it represents a shamanic figure in a mostly jaguar/puma state
the figure has snakes for hair
25
Which of the following was traditionally done by men in the Great Plains?
ritual porcupine dances
all of the above
feather and quillwork
painting on animal hides
26
Maize cobs like these were "planted" in temple gardens because the Inca believed___
maize offerings appeased the creator god Viracocha
maize, central to their imperial success, was a divine gift
it would allow them to take belongings to the afterlife
precious metal would transfer its life force to real crops
27
Yaxchilan was a significant Maya center during the Classic period, from ______
250-900 CE
900-1200 CE
500 BCE-140 BCE
80 BCE-250 CE
28
The sanctuaries at the top of the Templo Mayor honor which of the following gods?
Coyolxauhqui and Coatlicue
Huitzilopochtli and Tlaloc
Coatimundi and Barbecue
Coatlicue and Huitzilopochtli
29
This Yaxchilan lintel would have been painted ___, which signified its preciousness.
blue
green
gold
red
30
By referencing both the Sun Dance and the Grass Dance, the artist___
both of the above
honors both the past and the present
neither of the above
ironically catered to the tastes of non-Natives
31
The____in Mexico & the Inca in South America rose to prominence in the 15th Century
Maya
Aztec
Columbian
Olmec
32
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 semi-subterranean structure
33
According to Mexica belief, how many times was the world created before the era of this work?
seven
twelve
three
four
34
Which of the following is TRUE of the All-T'oqapu tunic pictured?
It dates from the 19th Century
All of the above
It was embroidered by acllacuna, women specially trained
The wearer was bestowed with mana
35
Where was the Lanzon stela originally placed in the complex at Chavin?
deep within the labyrinthine bi-level building
the sunken, circular courtyard of the old temple
at the entrance to the complex
within the sunken plaza of the New Temple
36
A Mesoamerican image style that can be interpereted in multiple ways is known as ________
lintel
contour rivalry
cosmology
nahuatl
37
Native Americans especially prized ___ glass beads and silver
Woodland
Anasazi
Mesoamerican
European
38
All of the following are true of Qorikancha EXCEPT
it was dedicated to worship a single deity, Manco Capac
gold, silver, and emeralds covered the temple walls
it housed mummies of some of the earliest rulers
it was the center of a network that led to 350+ shrines
39
Which characteristic indicates the traditional Lenape influence on this work?
the geometric design
the hidden pockets
the sparse beadwork
the pink and light blue colors
40
What method did the Inca use to keep detailed accounts and historical records?
a written language based on pictographs
visual images recorded on stele and in manuscripts
cylindrical purple and white shell beads called wampum
knotted and colored cords called quipu

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