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Roof combs of Mayan temples were often carved or painted with which motifs? (Select all that apply)
Roof combs of Mayan temples were often carved or painted with which motifs? (Select all that apply)
Roof combs of Mayan temples were only employed for decorating the tombs of late rulers.
Roof combs of Mayan temples were only employed for decorating the tombs of late rulers.
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What is the primary function of roof combs in Mayan temples?
What is the primary function of roof combs in Mayan temples?
They serve as funerary monuments for late rulers
Iroquois villages were always located in a single location for a very long period of time.
Iroquois villages were always located in a single location for a very long period of time.
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What is the primary reason why Iroquois villages were abandoned after a period of roughly 20 years?
What is the primary reason why Iroquois villages were abandoned after a period of roughly 20 years?
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What is the term for the system of social organization within the Iroquois society?
What is the term for the system of social organization within the Iroquois society?
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In Iroquois society, men were primarily responsible for maintaining the villages and gardens while women cared for the forests and lakes.
In Iroquois society, men were primarily responsible for maintaining the villages and gardens while women cared for the forests and lakes.
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Which of the following were considered the “Three Sisters” in Iroquois culture?
Which of the following were considered the “Three Sisters” in Iroquois culture?
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Pagodas are multi-storied buildings, always with an even number of stories.
Pagodas are multi-storied buildings, always with an even number of stories.
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What inspired the form of Buddhist pagodas?
What inspired the form of Buddhist pagodas?
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The Great Wall of China was built in one continuous stretch, with uniform construction from the Qin to the Ming dynasties.
The Great Wall of China was built in one continuous stretch, with uniform construction from the Qin to the Ming dynasties.
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The primary purpose of the Great Wall of China was to protect the agricultural lands of China from invasion by nomadic Mongol tribes.
The primary purpose of the Great Wall of China was to protect the agricultural lands of China from invasion by nomadic Mongol tribes.
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What were the primary methods used to build the Great Wall of China during the Qin Dynasty?
What were the primary methods used to build the Great Wall of China during the Qin Dynasty?
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The Effigy Mounds are a cultural phenomenon found exclusively in the Ohio River Valley.
The Effigy Mounds are a cultural phenomenon found exclusively in the Ohio River Valley.
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Study Notes
Mayan Temples
- Roof combs were intricately carved or painted, often with zoomorphic or anthropomorphic motifs and texts.
- The carvings showcased attributes of the tomb's occupant, who was typically a late ruler.
- These temples acted as funerary monuments.
- Intricate, commemorative mosaic portraits adorned the combs.
Iroquois Settlement Social Structure
- The Iroquois society was matrilineal.
- The social structure was clan-organized.
- Longhouses expanded with family additions, leading to village expansion within clans.
- Men were responsible for forest management and lake resources.
- Women managed villages, gardens, and prayed to the "Three Sisters" (corn, beans, squash).
- Men offered prayers and tobacco to forest spirits.
- Iroquois villages remained in one location for approximately 20 years, given tillable land, sufficient building materials, and firewood. Then new locations were found.
Pagodas
- Buddhist temple complexes housed a hall for venerating Buddha and a separate pagoda built over relics associated with the Buddha.
- The pagoda design likely originated from parasol-like finials of northern Indian stupas.
- Pagodas are multi-storied, with an odd number of stories (5, 7, 9, etc.).
- The Songyue Pagoda (523 CE) in Dengfeng, Henan Province, and the Fogong Pagoda (1056 CE) in Shanxi Province are examples of early brick pagodas.
- Songyue Pagoda is the oldest known brick pagoda, at 130 feet tall.
- Fogong Pagoda is 220 feet tall.
Great Wall of China
- Construction lasted from 221 BCE to 1644 CE, spanning 4,500 miles from the East China Sea to the Gobi Desert.
- Purpose: Defence against nomadic Mongols from the north.
- It's comprised of multiple sections rather than a single continuous wall.
- Materials initially were rammed earth, later brick and stone during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 CE).
- Wall height ranges from 19 to 40 feet high, with an average top width of 16 feet.
- Features include battlements on the north-facing side and watchtowers at intervals for early warning. Fires were lit to warn of enemy approaches.
Effigy Mounds
- Effigy mounds were regional earthworks primarily found in Iowa and Wisconsin but also in the Tennessee and Ohio River valleys.
- These earthen mounds were shaped like animals including birds, bears, deer, bison, lynx, turtles, panthers or water spirits.
- Linear or rectangular mounds were also built, likely for ceremonial purposes.
- Some hypotheses suggest their construction reflected celestial events, seasonal observances, territory marking or group boundaries.
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Test your knowledge on Mayan temple architecture, the social structure of the Iroquois settlement, and the significance of pagodas in Buddhism. This quiz explores the intricacies of funerary monuments, matrilineal societies, and Buddhist worship. Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of these fascinating cultures!
