Question 1

For the people of the Great Plains, what is the purpose of the hole in the top of a tipi?

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The hole in the top of a tipi served as a smoke hole for a central hearth. This allowed smoke to escape and prevented the inside of the tipi from becoming too smoky or dangerous from a fire.

Question 2

What was the symbolism of basketry in Pomo culture?

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Question 3

What kinds of Inca art survived the Spanish invasion?

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Question 4

Why is the Navajo Night Chant important and who sings it?

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Question 5

What were the building traditions of the Incas?

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Question 6

What are some qualities of the art of Plains people?

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Question 7

What was the significance of the number 4 in Southwestern cultures?

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Question 8

What do we know about the ceremonial complexes of the Aztecs?

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Question 9

What are some impacts of the arrival of Europeans in Mesoamerica?

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Question 10

What medium do Navajo painters use to create paintings that are not meant to be seen by the public and are destroyed by nightfall on the day on which they are made?

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Navajo painters use sand to create sand paintings that are not meant to be seen by the public and are destroyed by nightfall on the day on which they are made.

Question 11

The beadwork Baby Carrier from the Eastern Sioux features what symbol of protection against both human and supernatural adversaries?

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The Eastern Sioux beadwork Baby Carrier features the symbol of a thunderbird, which is believed to offer protection against both human and supernatural enemies. The thunderbird is a powerful and revered symbol in Native American culture.

Question 12

How did the idea of craft influence European and American artists of the twentieth century?

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Question 13

Describe the communal houses of Northwest Coast peoples.

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Question 14

The Whirling Log Ceremony sand painting , woven into tapestry, depicts part of the creation myth of the

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The Whirling Log Ceremony sand painting is a significant art form in Navajo culture and is a part of their creation myth. It depicts the Whirling Log, which represents the journey of life and the cycles of nature. The other three options, Abenaki, Pueblo, and Iroquois, have their own distinct creation myths and cultural practices that are not typically associated with the Whirling Log Ceremony.

Quiz 9: Art of the Americas After 1300