Question 1

Where is the Pyramid of the Sun, built in roughly 200 CE, found?&#10;A)Teotihuac&#225;n, Mexico&#10;B)Chaco Canyon, New Mexico&#10;C)Chich&#233;n-Itz&#225;, Mexico&#10;D)Egypt

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The Pyramid of the Sun, built in roughly 200 CE, is found in Teotihuacán, Mexico.
Key Takeaway: The Pyramid of the Sun is the largest building in Teotihuacán and one of the largest in Mesoamerica. Found along the Avenue of the Dead, in between the Pyramid of the Moon and the Ciudadela, and in the shadow of the massive mountain Cerro Gordo, the pyramid is part of a large complex in the heart of the city.

Question 2

What structures are symbols of the Northwest Coast Native Americans and are clan and community expressions of culture and lineage?&#10;A)Temples&#10;B)Massive stone figures of goddesses, resembling ancestors&#10;C)Longhouses&#10;D)Wooden totem poles

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Wooden totem poles are symbols of the Northwest Coast Native Americans and are clan and community expressions of culture and lineage.
Key Takeaway: Although wooden totem poles are often associated with Native Americans in general, they are actually symbols of Northwest Coast Native Americans and are considered to be clan and community expressions of culture and lineage. In these totems, the wood, derived from the sacred forest, is carved into a series of symbolic images, one on top of each other. The totem is constructed in a sequence that usually represents legends, local spirits, and/or important stories. The poles are always painted and are securely anchored in the ground. It is important to note that though the poles stand for important events or symbols of culture and lineage, they are never worshipped, nor do they serve as idols.

Question 3

5-direction cosmic geometry, a high value placed on animal-based media, and a stylistic focus on essence rather than appearance is indicative of art in:&#10;A)The Indigenous Americas&#10;B)Early Colonial Americas&#10;C)The Pacific&#10;D)Global Pre-history

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5-direction cosmic geometry, a high value placed on animal-based media, and a stylistic focus on essence rather than appearance is indicative of art in the Indigenous Americas.
5-direction cosmic geometry, animal based media, and a stylistic focus on essence rather than appearance are traits of Indigenous American art, which also expresses a spirituality based on shamanism and incorporates trade materials.

Question 4

A significant difference between the desired audience response in European art from the desired audience response in Indigenous art is that:&#10;A)A. Indigenous art is considered to be made for passive viewing, and European art is considered participatory and active.&#10;B)Indigenous art is considered participatory and active, and European art is considered to be made for passive viewing.&#10;C)A. Indigenous art is considered to be made for use in funerary rights, and European art is used for secular purposes.&#10;D)A. Indigenous art is used for secular purposes, and European art is considered to be made for use in funerary rites.

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Indigenous art is considered participatory and active, and European art is considered to be made for passive viewing.
Much of indigenous art is meant to be performed and to foster audience participation, while European art is generally considered to be meant to be viewed in order to receive the artist's message rather than creating active participation with the art.

Question 5

The type of art/architecture generally found in most ancient Mesoamerican cultures is:&#10;A)Coyolxauhqui Stone&#10;B)Pyramidal-stepped structures&#10;C)Yaxchilian lintels&#10;D)Sun stones

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The type of art/architecture generally found in most ancient Mesoamerican cultures is pyramidal-stepped structures.
The art of Mesoamerican cultures is varied, but generally speaking, most Mesoamerican cultures have pyramidal-stepped structures, such as Machu Pichu in Peru.

Question 6

The prominence of camelid fiber and cotton textiles in Central Andean art is a result of:&#10;A)The influence of three significantly distinct cultures in close proximity&#10;B)The influence of three significantly distinct ecosystems in close proximity&#10;C)The influence of three significantly distinct religions in close proximity&#10;D)The influence of three significantly distinct perspectives in close proximity

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The prominence of camelid fiber and cotton textiles in Central Andean art is a result of the influence of three significantly distinct ecosystems in close proximity.
Three significantly distinct ecosystems are in close proximity to the Central Andes: the dominant Andes Mountains, a narrow desert coast, and the planet's largest rainforest, the Amazon. These all influenced the types of materials found in the environment and as a result those used in Central Andean art.

Question 7

All of the following are common themes in Andean art except:&#10;A)Terrestrial imagery&#10;B)Non-terrestrial imagery&#10;C)Mummification&#10;D)Asymmetrical dualism

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All of the following are common themes in Andean art except asymmetrical dualism.
Asymmetrical dualism is a value that is found in found in Andean art and is not a theme. Terrestrial imagery, non-terrestrial imagery, and mummification are all commonly found in Andean art and culture.

Question 8

The similarities between global pre-history art and Indigenous American art is that:&#10;A)Both are primarily comprised of rock art and mount art&#10;B)Both are primarily available now due to archeological excavation&#10;C)Both are primarily made with terracotta and cotton&#10;D)Both are primarily found in caves and in churches

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The similarities between global pre-history art and Indigenous American art is that both are mainly available now due to archeological excavation.
Due to the ravages of colonialism, much of Indigenous American art has been lost or seriously damaged. Much like the art created during the Global Pre-historic period, Indigenous American art has been rediscovered through the efforts of archeological excavation.

Question 9

Persecution, genocide, and marginalization have shaped Indigenous art in that:&#10;A)Much of Indigenous art cannot be erased&#10;B)Much of Indigenous art cannot be interpreted&#10;C)Much of Indigenous art has not been scientifically extracted&#10;D)Much of Indigenous art will never be found

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Persecution, genocide, and marginalization have shaped Indigenous art in that much of Indigenous art has not been scientifically extracted.
Due to European colonialism and conquest, Indigenous American art faced issues with respect to being considered as art worth spending serious archeological efforts on, making it difficult to excavate or to be preserved using scientific methods.

Question 10

The melding of modern versions of ancient traditions with new art forms is exemplified by:&#10;A)Feathered headdresses&#10;B)Black-on-black ceramic vessels&#10;C)Maize cobs&#10;D)Bandolier bags

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The melding of modern versions of ancient traditions with new art forms is exemplified by black-on-black ceramic vessels.
Black-on-black ceramic vessels were created as a combination of ceramic techniques used in the southwest for thousands of years along with a new style of oxygenation techniques. The process created art for new markets interested in the vessels as art rather than as pots

Question 11

Common cultural imagery in Indigenous art includes all the following except:&#10;A)Horses&#10;B)Bears&#10;C)Ravens&#10;D)Chickens

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Deck 6: (AP) Art History: Indigenous Americas