Quexo's Journey and Ritual

In 1400 BCE, Quexo, a shaman in a coastal village, notices troubling weather patterns. To prevent destructive storms, he plans a ritual requiring cinnabar. As villagers prepare for a festival, Quexo gathers herbs and heads to the temple to trade. Unable to find cinnabar, he considers a dangerous journey to the mountains. Fortunately, he meets highlanders and trades for the mineral, securing the key to his ritual.

What unusual weather condition is Quexo concerned about in his village?

• Lack of wind

• Excessive rain

• High temperatures

• Heavy snowfall

What role does Quexo hold in the village?

• Fisherman

• Chief

• Trader

• Shaman

What does Quexo gather from the sacred mountain for his ritual?

• Reeds for boats

• Ceremonial cactus and herbs

• Cinnabar

• Cotton and ceramics

What is the purpose of the festival the villagers are preparing for?

• To celebrate a successful harvest

• To mark the beginning of the season of abundance

• To honor the village chief

• To trade goods with neighboring villages

Why is Quexo looking for cinnabar at the festival?

• To sell it for profit

• To decorate the temple

• To use it in his fishing nets

• To use it in a ritual to ward off storms

Who typically handles trade transactions at the festival?

• Shamans

• Children

• Men

• Women

What does Quexo wear during the ceremonies at the temple?

• A necklace of shark’s teeth and vertebrae

• A cloak of animal skins

• A crown of feathers

• A robe made of reeds

What does Quexo decide to do when he can't find cinnabar at the festival?

• Make a long journey into the mountains

• Trade for other goods

• Wait for the highland shamans

• Return to the village

How does Quexo finally obtain cinnabar?

• He receives it as a gift

• He trades with highland shamans

• He finds it in the market

• He discovers it in the mountains

What is Quexo's hope after obtaining the cinnabar?

• To sell it for a high price

• To use it in a new fishing technique

• To perform a ritual to prevent storms

• To decorate the village temple