14 Questions
What is the name of the settlement that became the center of the settlement hierarchy in the Valley of Oaxaca around 1400 cal BC?
San José Mogote
What was the reason for the construction of a defensive wall at Monte Albán?
Due to rivalry with Tilcajete
Which of the following was NOT one of the agricultural foundations of the societies in Mesoamerica?
Chocolate
What is unique about the Maya civilization?
They independently developed a written language that describes many aspects of Maya life
What did the term 'Aztec' refer to in modern usage?
The Triple Alliance empire
What happened to Aztec writings after the Conquest?
They were destroyed by the Spanish
Who was the author of the Florentine Codex?
Bernardino de Sahagún
Who was the leader of the Nahuatl-speaking group?
The Mexica people
What was the primary role of the pochteca in Aztec society?
They were long-distance traders and merchants who also served as spies and armed warriors.
What were the two types of goods used as standards for pricing in the Aztec market system?
Cotton textiles and cacao beans
What was the primary purpose of the pochteca's journeys to distant 'ports of trade'?
To trade for exotic and sumptuary goods.
What was the social relationship between the nobility and the commoners in Aztec society?
The nobility were the rulers, and the commoners provided labor for them.
What was the fate of the war captives in the Mesoamerican ballgame?
They were sacrificed after the game
What was the time period of the Terminal Classic capital Chichén Itzá?
AD 900 – 1100
Explore the ancient history of Monte Albán, a Zapotec capital, and its significance in the Valley of Oaxaca. Learn about its Olmec influence and the migration of its residents from San José Mogote.
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