Question 1

Explain the effects the European conquest of the Americas had on the native inhabitants, their culture, and their arts.

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With the invasion of the Spanish conquer...

Question 2

In the tumbaga pendant depicting a ruler, birds unfold like wings on either side of his head, representing:

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A)   the belief that rulers could fly.
B)   this ruler's identification with caged birds.
C)   spirit alter egos that give access to the other world.
D)   conflicts in the Tairona culture that eventually led to its ruin.
E)   religious ecstasy achieved through the use of a hallucinogen.F) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

____________ was considered a sacred substance by many North American peoples and the vehicle for delivery became a sculptural art form.

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A)   Water
B)   Dirt
C)   Charcoal
D)   Earth pigment
E)   TobaccoF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

Discuss why we don't have a clearer picture of the ancient arts of North America, citing examples of various artworks produced and their function.

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The ancient arts of North America are mu...

Question 5

Consider the stone figures on Ahu Naunau, Easter Island. Discuss interpretations of the possible meanings of these statues and explain the process of their creation.

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Among the most well-known works of the P...

Question 6

Consider these works: Duk duk maskers, Papua New Guinea; ritual mask, Aztec; and hide painted with scenes of warfare, Lakota. Identify the purpose for which each was created. Discuss briefly how each functioned to express the beliefs of its culture.

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In the Tolai culture of the Melanesia is...

Question 7

One Mesoamerican culture is often called the "mother culture" because it seemed to have institutionalized the features that mark later civilizations in the region. To which culture does this term refer?

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A)   The Inca
B)   The Olmec
C)   The Maya
D)   The Aztec
E)   The MocheF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Compare the ways in which two different cultures discussed in this chapter use visual symbols, relating your comments to specific works or types of works.

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Question 9

The Yucatán Peninsula was home to the civilization of the Maya. All but which of the following have been acknowledged as accomplishments of the Mayan culture?

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A)   An advanced writing system
B)   Astronomy
C)   Oil painting
D)   Biology
E)   The mathematical concept of zeroF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 10

Many Mimbres ceramics recovered from graves have been shattered or pierced. This may represent:

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A)   a low level of craftsmanship.
B)   the breaking of the vessel of the human body in death.
C)   the works of art that were rejected by the artist.
D)   the strength or ferocity of the deceased.
E)   the less-than-honorable circumstances of the death.F) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

Although no one knows for certain how long people have lived in the Americas, the earliest-known evidence points to human habitations from about:

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A)   1,200 years ago.
B)   12,000 years ago.
C)   120,000 years ago.
D)   1,200 centuries ago.
E)   None of these answers is correct.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

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____________ was considered a sacred substance by many North American peoples and the vehicle for delivery became a sculptural art form.

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Although no one knows for certain how long people have lived in the Americas, the earliest-known evidence points to human habitations from about:

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Many Mimbres ceramics recovered from graves have been shattered or pierced. This may represent:

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Consider the stone figures on Ahu Naunau, Easter Island. Discuss interpretations of the possible meanings of these statues and explain the process of their creation.

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Compare the ways in which two different cultures discussed in this chapter use visual symbols, relating your comments to specific works or types of works.

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Discuss why we don't have a clearer picture of the ancient arts of North America, citing examples of various artworks produced and their function.

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