Module 8: Ancient Americas

Question 1

What does this work depict?

Answer 1

Ballplayer

Question 2

Teotihuacán was an especially sacred site for which Mesoamerican culture?
a. Aztecs
b. Olmecs
c. Mixtecs
d. Mayans

Answer 2

a. Aztecs

Question 3

What is NOT one of the challenges of deciphering the Mayan script?
a. The language was alreaady very well understood
b. Scholars unwilling to engage with Mayan communities
c. Competition amongst academics to be the first to crack the code
d. Biases against acknowledging the history of the Mayans

Answer 3

a. The language was alreaady very well understood

Question 4

What is unique about the rise of civilization in the ancient Americas?
a. Monumental architecture
b. Lack of social hierarchy
c. Ritualistic sacrifice
d.No bronze

Answer 4

d.No bronze

Question 5

The Olmecs did NOT contribute to which of the following aspect of Mesoamerican cultures:
ritualistic blood sacrifice
b. Pyramids
c. Ballgames
d.Cultivation of wheat

Answer 5

d.Cultivation of wheat