Exam 20: Native Americas and Oceania

The _____ engaged in human sacrifice on a greater scale than any other Mesoamerican people.

Several of the ancient cultures created monuments and images in honor of their deities. Providing examples, describe how these objects function in the context of the culture that created them.

Describe the construction of the Preclassic pyramids at Teotihuacán.

_____ were common features of Mesoamerican cities.

The Maya erected stelae with _____ in the city of Copán's great plaza.

Evaluate the use of art to indicate social status in Mayan society. Use examples to support your essae.

Nasca earth drawings seem to be related to _____.

The Aztec image of Coyolxauhqui from the Great Temple portrays _____.

What suggests that the colossal Olmec heads at La Venta portray rulers rather than gods?

Why were tattoos significant in Polynesian culture?

The pyramid form found at La Venta may have been chosen because of its visual association with _____ held sacred by the people.

The _____ is an important motif in Mississippian art because of its association with earth and fertility of crops.

The _____ were the dominant culture of the American southwest before the Europeans.

What myth is portrayed, and what message does this convey?

Compare and contrast the Olmec colossal head and the Mississippian Serpent Mound. How does each represent its respective area? What visual elements are used to define the creating cultures? How do they each express visually the essence of their creating cultures?

How did the Inka tailor their architecture to the landscape?

What do the various motifs symbolize?

Contrast Coatlicue with the katsina of the Hopi. What visual elements help define each work? How does each work define its creating culture? Consider the functionality of the objects and their respective environments.

How does this reflect the tastes and tradition of the people that the artist represented?

The Inka used _____ to maintain highly accurate records of their inventories and possessions.