Anasazi Civilization and Cannibalism Evidence

The video explores the Anasazi Hideaway, examining its historical context and the reasons behind the Anasazi's move into cliff dwellings. A visit to a developer near Cortez, Colorado, reveals archaeological discoveries, including pot shards and tunnels. Evidence of cannibalism is uncovered, challenging the traditional image of the Anasazi. Theories about external marauders and internal conflicts are discussed, with a focus on Chaco Canyon's influence on Anasazi civilization.

What was the primary question about the Anasazi Hideaway?

• What were they watching for?

• How old is the hideaway?

• Who built the hideaway?

• What materials were used in construction?

What significant discovery was made by the developer near Cortez, Colorado?

• Numerous Anasazi ruins

• A new species of plant

• A lost city

• A hidden treasure

What did the tunnels found in the Anasazi ruins connect?

• Different villages

• Communal rooms and living areas

• The hideaway and the river

• The ruins and the mountains

What evidence challenges the traditional image of the Anasazi as peaceful?

• Trade artifacts

• Evidence of violence and cannibalism

• Agricultural tools

• Pottery designs

What was found in the sunken kivas that indicated violence?

• Ancient weapons

• Massacre sites with evidence of cannibalism

• Burial sites

• Religious artifacts

What is one of the signs of cannibalism found in Anasazi sites?

• Pot polish on bones

• Unusual pottery shapes

• Unique stone carvings

• Rare plant remains

Why is the evidence of cannibalism among the Anasazi controversial?

• Native Americans object to this characterization

• It contradicts historical records

• It is based on myths

• It lacks archaeological support

What period does the evidence of Anasazi cannibalism primarily date to?

• 700-800 AD

• 1400-1500 AD

• 1200-1300 AD

• 900-1150 AD

What was Chaco Canyon's role in Anasazi civilization?

• A religious site

• A trade outpost

• A minor settlement

• A dominant city

What does the evidence from Chaco Canyon suggest about the Anasazi's decline?

• Natural disasters

• Internal conflicts

• External forces and events

• Economic collapse