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What is the legacy left behind by the Zapotec civilization?

  • A system of writing based on the movement of the planets
  • A system of writing based on the movement of the moon
  • A hieroglyphic writing system and a calendar system based on the movement of the sun (correct)
  • A calendar system based on the movement of the stars

    • True or false: The earliest Americans primarily relied on farming for their survival.

    False

    What did Moche tombs contain?

  • Precious stones and metals
  • Valuable jewelry and ceramics depicting scenes from everyday life (correct)
  • Religious artifacts and texts
  • Weapons and armor

    • True or false: Maize was the first plant to be domesticated in Mexico.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Olmec workers moved the colossal sculpted heads from San Lorenzo to various sites on wagons pulled by animals.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Nazca culture manage to farm the dry land in their region?

    <p>The Nazca developed extensive irrigation systems, including underground canals, that allowed them to farm the land.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the agricultural techniques used by native farmers in central Mexico to increase crop production.

    <p>Native farmers in central Mexico created small islands in swamps and shallow lakes by stacking layers of vegetation, dirt, and mud. They then planted crops on top of the island soil. The surrounding water provided irrigation. These floating gardens were very productive, yielding up to three harvests a year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some ways in which the Olmec influenced later Mesoamerican civilizations?

    <p>The Olmec influenced later Mesoamerican civilizations through their art styles, urban design, and the notions of planned ceremonial centers, ritual ball games, and an elite ruling class.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The Zapotec people only lived in one village in the Oaxaca Valley.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the first inhabitants of the Pacific coast of Peru and how did they survive?

    <p>The first inhabitants of the Pacific coast of Peru were hunter-gatherers who relied on seafood and small game for their survival.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some features of the textiles and pottery created by the Nazca culture?

    <p>Both feature images of animals and mythological beings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Some scientists believe that the oldest skull found in the Americas is related to the Ainu people of Japan.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of the jaguar in Olmec religion?

    <p>It represented a powerful rain god</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most famous creation of the Nazca culture and why is it puzzling?

    <p>The most famous creation of the Nazca culture is the Nazca Lines. It is puzzling because it is not fully understood why the Nazca created these large designs and figures on the ground, which can only be fully appreciated from the air.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How were the giant monuments at San Lorenzo moved?

    <p>By using rolling logs and waterways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the connection between the Chavín and later civilizations in Peru?

    <p>The Chavín established patterns that helped unify Andean culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Recent evidence suggests that the Americas were unoccupied until Ice Age people migrated from Asia.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: All experts agree that the first humans arrived in the Americas by crossing a land bridge at least 20,000 years ago.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Prehistoric Americans settled in one place for extended periods of time and built permanent structures.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The Nazca Lines feature images of animals and mythological beings, but their purpose and meaning remain a mystery to this day.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What resource did the hills to the north provide for the Olmec civilization?

    <p>Hard stone for tools and monuments</p> Signup and view all the answers

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