AP Art History Indigenous America

Which statement best describes a conclusion that can be made about the map ?

• Indigenous people lived mostly on rivers for trade with other cultures.

• Indigenous people settled across many landscapes in the Americas.

• Indigenous people first lived in South America, but slowly migrated north.

• Indigenous people fought to control for territory in all regions.

One Native American city from around 1050-1250 CE called Cahokia.

• True

• False

What happened to many of the indigenous people of Latin America after the arrival of Europeans?

• Both groups lived together peacefully.

• They became landlords on the plantations.

• They were killed by European diseases like smallpox.

• They fled and escaped to other countries.

What was the Indigneous view of land?

• Land could be owned by individuals

• Land was only shared by the members of a tribe.

• Land was to be used and shared but not owned by anyone.

• All land belonged to the Cheif and could be used with his permission.

Which of the following is a significant architectural site of the Indigenous Americas?

• Machu Picchu

• Stonehenge

• The Parthenon

• The Colosseum

What is the primary material used in the construction of the Great Serpent Mound?

• Stone

• Wood

• Earth

• Metal

Which civilization is known for creating the Nazca Lines?

• Inca

• Maya

• Aztec

• Nazca

What was the primary purpose of the Mayan pyramids?

• Residential

• Religious ceremonies

• Military defense

• Trade centers

Which Indigenous American civilization is known for its advanced calendar system?

• Inca

• Maya

• Aztec

• Olmec

What is the significance of the kiva in Puebloan culture?

• A storage room

• A ceremonial structure

• A defensive fort

• A marketplace