AP Art History Americas

The culture that created the work can be characterized as

• defined by social rank and a specialization of labor

• composed of groups of mobile hunters and gatherers

• organized into an early farming community with domesticated animals

• engaged in trade with small seafaring communities on other continents

Which ancient civilization is known for constructing the city of Machu Picchu?

• Inca

• Maya

• Aztec

• Olmec

What is the primary material used in the construction of the Olmec colossal heads?

• Stone

• Wood

• Clay

• Metal

Which civilization is credited with the creation of the Nazca Lines?

• Nazca

• Inca

• Maya

• Aztec

The Mayan civilization is known for its advancements in which field?

• Astronomy

• Medicine

• Engineering

• Agriculture

Which culture is known for the creation of the Mesoamerican ballgame?

• Olmec

• Inca

• Maya

• Aztec

What is the significance of the city of Tenochtitlan in Aztec history?

• Capital city

• Religious center

• Trade hub

• Military base

Which civilization is known for the construction of pyramids in the Americas?

• Maya

• Inca

• Aztec

• Olmec

What was the primary purpose of the Inca road system?

• Military movement

• Trade

• Religious pilgrimages

• Communication

Which civilization is associated with the Temple of the Sun?

• Inca

• Maya

• Aztec

• Olmec