Chavin Civilization

Where was the Chavín civilization located?

• Southern Europe

• Southeast Asia

• Central America

• Northern Andean highlands of Peru

What was the name of the temple associated with the Chavín civilization?

• Nazca Lines

• Machu Picchu

• Chavín de Huántar

• Tikal

What was the purpose of the drainage system created by the Chavín people under the temple structure?

• To house the Lanzón

• To mine for gold

• To avoid flooding

• To store food

What was the name of the 4.5 meter long granite sculpture in the Chavín temple?

• Inti

• Lanzón

• Quetzalcoatl

• Viracocha

What animal was commonly depicted in Chavín art and held religious significance?

• Caiman

• Llama

• Jaguar

• Eagle

What natural barriers confined settlement and travel largely to the coastal strip for the Chavín people?

• Swamps and marshes

• Deserts and forests

• Andes Mountains and Pacific Ocean

• Tundra and ice caps

What was the likely method of control over local citizens in Chavín society?

• Political alliances

• Economic sanctions

• Religious pressure and environmental conditions

• Military force

What group of people were believed to have the ability to communicate with the spiritual world in Chavín society?

• Warriors

• Farmers

• Shamans

• Merchants

What was the main material used for refined goldwork by the Chavín people?

• Silver

• Bronze

• Gold

• Iron

What was the purpose of the Tello Obelisk near the Chavín temple?

• To serve as a sundial

• To portray a creation myth

• To store food supplies

• To mark the entrance to the temple