Indigenous Americas Quiz

What is a notable characteristic of Mayan lips in sculptures?

• Thin and closed

• Full and often slightly open

• Small and pursed

• Large and smiling

Where is Yaxchilán located?

• Peru

• Brazil

• Mexico

• Argentina

What natural feature provided protection to Yaxchilán?

• Mountains

• Desert

• River

• Forest

Which ruler is Structure #40 commissioned by or dedicated to?

• Bird Jaguar IV

• King Tutankhamun

• Emperor Augustus

• Pharaoh Ramses II

Which structure has a roof comb with perforations and a sculpted human figure?

• Structure #33

• Structure #40

• Both structures

• Neither structure

What does Lady Xoc invoke upon her husband’s rise to the throne?

• The Vision Serpent

• The Sun God

• The Rain Spirit

• The Moon Goddess

What are the Anasazi best known for?

• Their pottery

• Their jewelry

• Their dwellings

• Their weapons

What did all pueblos face?

• A river

• A mountain

• A central plaza

• A forest

What was the primary purpose of the kivas in the Mesa Verde Cliff Dwellings?

• Sleeping quarters

• Storage rooms

• Gathering or ritual purposes

• Cooking areas

What type of mortar was used in the construction of the pueblos?

• Cement mortar

• Lime mortar

• Mud mortar

• Clay mortar