Mother Cultures

What was the peak population of Teotihuacan around 450 CE?

• 300,000–400,000

• 50,000–75,000

• 125,000–200,000

• 500,000–600,000

Which trade did Teotihuacan control that was considered the 'steel' of Mesoamerica?

• Copper

• Silver

• Obsidian

• Gold

What was the primary purpose of the Nazca Lines?

• Military defense

• Trade routes

• Agricultural boundaries

• Ritual offerings to sky/water gods

Which civilization is known for the Atlantean columns?

• Inca

• Aztecs

• Toltecs

• Maya

What was the main agricultural technique used by the Moche?

• Slash-and-burn

• Irrigation

• Terrace farming

• Chinampas

Which civilization's capital was Tula?

• Inca

• Toltecs

• Maya

• Aztecs

What was the primary role of shamans (bohiques) in Taino society?

• Trading goods

• Leading rituals and healing

• Building canoes

• Farming

Which civilization is associated with the Gate of the Sun?

• Tiwanaku

• Nazca

• Moche

• Huari

What was the primary function of the Huari's urban planning?

• Religious ceremonies

• Agricultural development

• Trade and administration

• Military defense

Which civilization is known for its colorful textiles and pottery with mythological beings?

• Nazca

• Moche

• Huari

• Tiwanaku