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Mochica Culture and Archaeology

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What was a characteristic of the Mochica's economy?

It was a dual economy of irrigation agriculture and fishing (correct)

It was focused on copper mining

It was centered on trade with other regions

It was based on hunting and gathering

What is a feature of the Mochica's monumental architecture?

The construction of single-level platform mounds

The segmentary construction and marking of constituent adobe bricks (correct)

The use of stone instead of adobe

The use of arches and domes

What was a notable aspect of the Mochica's art style?

It was naturalistic and narrative (correct)

It was highly abstract and symbolic

It was focused on geometric patterns

It was primarily based on textiles

What is a feature of the Mochica's metallurgy?

It was sophisticated and produced tumbaga Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Mochica archaeology?

Art historical character Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of the traditional chronology of the Mochica culture?

Stylistic-morphological pottery seriation Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the dates 700-750 CE in the context of the Mochica culture?

The Mochica culture began to decline Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the Mochica and Inca cultures?

The Mochica culture was conquered by the Inca culture Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the purposes of the ritualistic battles during the Mochica time?

To capture warriors to be sacrificed Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the bodies of the sacrificed individuals?

They were extensively cut and dismembered to force out as much blood as possible Signup and view all the answers

What did the mtDNA study indicate about the sacrificers and the sacrificed?

They were from two biologically quite similar groups Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the iconographic depictions of battles between two groups?

They show a push-pull situation in the yunga Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary source of metal, particularly copper, for the Mochica?

Trade with other regional polities Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the canal systems in the Chicama Valley?

They were used for large-scale irrigation agriculture Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the metalwork in the Mochica society?

For elite and ritualistic purposes Signup and view all the answers