15 Questions
What was a characteristic of the Mochica's economy?
It was a dual economy of irrigation agriculture and fishing
What is a feature of the Mochica's monumental architecture?
The segmentary construction and marking of constituent adobe bricks
What was a notable aspect of the Mochica's art style?
It was naturalistic and narrative
What is a feature of the Mochica's metallurgy?
It was sophisticated and produced tumbaga
What is the primary focus of the Mochica archaeology?
Art historical character
What is the basis of the traditional chronology of the Mochica culture?
Stylistic-morphological pottery seriation
What is the significance of the dates 700-750 CE in the context of the Mochica culture?
The Mochica culture began to decline
What is the relationship between the Mochica and Inca cultures?
The Mochica culture was conquered by the Inca culture
What was one of the purposes of the ritualistic battles during the Mochica time?
To capture warriors to be sacrificed
What happened to the bodies of the sacrificed individuals?
They were extensively cut and dismembered to force out as much blood as possible
What did the mtDNA study indicate about the sacrificers and the sacrificed?
They were from two biologically quite similar groups
What is the significance of the iconographic depictions of battles between two groups?
They show a push-pull situation in the yunga
What was the primary source of metal, particularly copper, for the Mochica?
Trade with other regional polities
What was the significance of the canal systems in the Chicama Valley?
They were used for large-scale irrigation agriculture
What was the primary purpose of the metalwork in the Mochica society?
For elite and ritualistic purposes
Explore the Mochica civilization, a complex society that flourished on the north coast of Peru from A.D. 100-750. Learn about their unique art style, monumental architecture, and advanced canal systems. Discover the social hierarchy and economy of this ancient culture.
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