Question 1

After the Spanish invasion,Aztec craftspeople adapted their skills to create ___________of Christian subjects.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After the Spanish invasion,Aztec craftspeople adapted their...

Question 2

How did the Spaniards influence the art of Navajo weaving?

Accepted Answer

The Spaniards introduced sheep to the Navajo, which provided wool, a crucial material for Navajo weaving, significantly influencing their textile production.

Question 3

The Inca valued gold and silver because ______________.

Accepted Answer

The Inca saw gold and silver as symbols of the sun and the moon, which were important deities in their religion. They believed that these metals had a sacred quality and were associated with the divine.

Question 4

Northwest painting and weaving images are composed of two basic elements: the __________ and the formline.

Accepted Answer

The two basic elements of Northwest painting and weaving images are the ovoid and the formline. The ovoid is an egg-like shape used to create the eyes, noses, and other rounded features of the images. The formline is a thick, continuous line used to outline and define the shapes within the image.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Hamatsa masks of the Northwestern Kwakwaka'wakw culture are traditionally used in ritual dances, specifically in the Hamatsa ceremony which is a central rite of passage for young men in the community. In these dances, the masks are worn by initiated members of the tribe who embody supernatural beings known as man-eating spirits.

Question 6

Early __________ mimicked the patterns and colors of quillwork.

Accepted Answer

Beadwork is a traditional Native American art form that often imitated the patterns and colors of quillwork, an earlier form of decoration using porcupine quills. Corbelling refers to a building technique, gardens do not relate to the context of the question, and tattoos are not mentioned as a form of early imitation.

Question 7

Woodlands art focused on personal adornment and fragile arts such as __________.

Accepted Answer

Quillwork was a common practice among the Woodlands people, which involved using porcupine quills to decorate clothing, bags, and other personal items. Woodlands art also included sculpture and carving, but personal adornment was a major focus. Altars were more commonly associated with religious ceremonies and were not a primary focus of Woodlands art. Games were also not a significant form of Woodlands art.

Question 8

There are three principal basket-making techniques: __________,plaiting,and twining.

Accepted Answer

The three principal basket-making techniques are coiling, plaiting, and twining. Option A, shoving, is not a recognized basket-making technique. Option B, brushing, is also not a recognized basket-making technique. Option C, burning, is a technique used for wood-burning designs onto baskets rather than a basket-making technique.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The Inca used a method of record keeping called quipu, which involved using knotted and colored cords to keep track of numbers and events. This was a complex and effective method of record keeping that allowed the Inca to keep detailed accounts and historical records.

Question 10

Tipis were the property and responsibility of __________.

Accepted Answer

In many Native American tribes, women were responsible for the construction, maintenance, and ownership of tipis.

Question 11

Decorative beadwork did not become commonplace until after __________ contact.

Accepted Answer

Decorative beadwork became commonplace after European contact, as Europeans introduced new materials and techniques to Native American tribes who then incorporated them into their traditional beadwork.

Question 12

Northwest Coast people lived in family groups or __________ that claimed descent from a mythical animal or animal-human ancestor.

Accepted Answer

Northwest Coast people lived in clans that traced their lineage back to a common ancestor or mythical animal. Clans were important social units that governed marriage, inheritance, and other aspects of life in these communities.

Question 13

How did the ideas of Dorothy Dunn impact Native American art in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Dorothy Dunn established the Studio School at the Santa Fe Indian School, where she taught Native American artists to create work that was more appealing to non-native audiences, including tourists and collectors, rather than focusing on traditional tribal arts.

Question 14

Nomadic Plains people used portable dwellings called a __________.

Accepted Answer

Tipi is the most common and well-known portable dwelling used by nomadic Plains people. It was easy to set up and move, and provided shelter from the harsh climate of the Plains region.

Question 15

Many Native American cultures stage ritual dance ceremonies to call upon __________ spirits.

Accepted Answer

Many Native American cultures believe in guardian spirits that can protect and guide individuals and communities. These spirits are often called upon during ritual dance ceremonies, which play an important role in many aspects of Native American life.

Question 16

The __________ abruptly changed life on the Great Plains in 1869.

Accepted Answer

The railway abruptly changed life on the Great Plains in 1869, allowing for easier transportation of goods, people and ultimately led to the expansion of settlements and cities.

Question 17

Which was considered "women's art" until the twentieth century?

Accepted Answer

Pueblo pottery production was considered "women's art" until the twentieth century because it was traditionally made by women.

Question 18

How did the Canadian government respond to the Kwakwaka'wakw's Winter Ceremony in the late nineteenth century?

Accepted Answer

The Canadian government outlawed the Kwakwaka'wakw's Winter Ceremony, viewing it as a threat to assimilation policies and the welfare of children, as part of broader efforts to suppress Indigenous cultural practices.

Question 19

A robe collected by Lewis and Clark on their 1804-06 expedition into western lands was eventually displayed at __________.

Accepted Answer

The Monticello was the home of Thomas Jefferson, who was the President of the United States at the time of Lewis and Clark's expedition. He was a supporter of their journey and helped to fund it, and he eventually received some of their collected items, including the robe, which was displayed in his home.

Question 20

Aztec culture included all of the following EXCEPT ______________.

Accepted Answer

Aztec culture did not include a vast network of roads for communication and trade. While they did have trade, it was primarily through a system of markets, rather than roads.

Quiz 10: Art of the Americas after 1300