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AP Indigenous Art

Total questions: 120

Worksheet time: 2hrs 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What marked the beginning of the European invasions according to the timeline of the art of the Indigenous Americas?

a)

1492 C.E.

b)

1550 C.E.

c)

1000 B.C.E.

d)

1980 C.E.

2.

Which areas are considered in the cultural study of Ancient America?

a)

Mesoamerica, Central America, Andean South America

b)

Mesoamerica, Caribbean, Amazonian

c)

Central America, Andean South America, Arctic

d)

Mesoamerica, Arctic, Andean South America

3.

What was a significant architectural feature of the ancient American civilizations mentioned in the text?

a)

Skyscrapers

b)

Temple complexes

c)

Residential complexes

d)

Marketplaces

4.

Which materials were commonly used by the Northwest Coast Indians and Southwestern Indians respectively for creating artworks?

a)

Adobe and stone

b)

Wood and adobe

c)

Stone and wood

d)

Metal and clay

5.

What type of society did most regions of ancient America develop according to the text?

a)

Hunter-gatherer societies

b)

Nomadic tribes

c)

Agricultural societies

d)

Industrial societies

6.

Which of the following was not mentioned as a development of ancient American civilizations?

a)

Writing

b)

Astronomy

c)

Steam engine technology

d)

Mathematics

7.

Which civilization existed in Coastal Peru around 900 to 200 B.C.E?

a)

Chavin

b)

Mayan

c)

Aztec

d)

Inka

8.

During which period did the Mayan civilization thrive?

a)

300 – 900 c.E. and later

b)

550 – 1400 c.E.

c)

800 – 1500 c.E.

d)

1400 – 1521 c.E.

9.

Where were the Ancient Puebloans primarily located?

a)

Eastern US

b)

SW United States

c)

North America

d)

Central Mexico (Mexico City)

10.

What was the time frame of the Aztec civilization?

a)

1438 – 1532 c.E.

b)

18th century – present

c)

1400 – 1521 c.E.

d)

800 – 1500 c.E.

11.

Which civilization is still present from the 18th century to today?

a)

Inka

b)

North American Indian

c)

Mississippian

d)

Chavin

12.

What is the modern country highlighted in the map where the Inca civilization was located?

a)

Argentina

b)

Colombia

c)

Brazil

d)

Peru

13.

What was the primary function of Chavín de Huántar during its time of use?

a)

Commercial hub

b)

Religious capital

c)

Residential area

d)

Military fort

14.

Which culture is associated with the construction of Chavín de Huántar?

a)

Maya

b)

Aztec

c)

Inca

d)

Chavín

15.

What symbol was prominently featured in the imagery at Chavín de Huántar?

a)

Sun

b)

Moon

c)

Jaguar

d)

Eagle

16.

Where is Chavín de Huántar located?

a)

Near Cusco

b)

North of Lima

c)

South of Lima

d)

Near Machu Picchu

17.

What is the geographical location of the Chavín de Huántar site as depicted in the image?

a)

Central highlands, Peru

b)

Northern highlands, Peru

c)

Southern highlands, Peru

d)

Eastern highlands, Peru

18.

During which time period was Chavín de Huántar primarily in use according to the information provided in the image?

a)

1000-300 B.C.E.

b)

900-200 B.C.E.

c)

800-100 B.C.E.

d)

700-150 B.C.E.

19.

What material is primarily used in the architectural complex of Chavín de Huántar?

a)

Marble

b)

Limestone

c)

Granite

d)

Sandstone

20.

During which period was Chavín de Huántar primarily developed?

a)

500–300 B.C.E.

b)

900–200 B.C.E.

c)

1200–800 B.C.E.

d)

1000–500 B.C.E.

21.

What type of imagery is depicted in the relief sculpture located on the ruins of a stairway at Chavín de Huántar?

a)

Abstract geometric shapes

b)

Human figures

c)

Floral patterns

d)

Jaguars in shallow relief

22.

What is the Lanzon stone at Chavin de Huantar primarily known for in historical context?

a)

Being a simple decorative artifact

b)

Serving as a cult figure

c)

Functioning as a community gathering spot

d)

Acting as a marketplace

23.

Which civilization is associated with the creation of the Lanzon Stela?

a)

The Maya

b)

The Aztecs

c)

The Incas

d)

The Chavin

24.

The Lanzon stone is described as having features of which types of beings?

a)

Human and bird

b)

Human and reptile

c)

Human and feline

d)

Human and canine

25.

What unique architectural feature is mentioned in relation to the Old Temple of Chavin?

a)

A vast open courtyard

b)

A maze-like system of hallways

c)

A large pyramid structure

d)

An underground tunnel system

26.

What was the believed function of the Lanzon stone according to modern scholars?

a)

A ceremonial throne

b)

A defensive weapon

c)

An oracle

d)

A map of constellations

27.

What is the name of the obelisk depicted in the image, which was originally situated in the underground catacombs at Chavin de Huantar?

a)

El-Toro

b)

Lanzon

c)

El-Cid

d)

Toro-Rojo

28.

What purpose did the nose ornament, shown in the image, serve during ceremonies according to the description?

a)

It was a symbol of wealth and power

b)

It transformed the wearer into a supernatural being

c)

It was used as a tool in rituals

d)

It represented peace and tranquility

29.

Which material is the nose ornament made of, as described in the image?

a)

Silver alloy

b)

Bronze

c)

Gold alloy

d)

Copper

30.

What is the primary material used in the architectural complex of Chavín de Huántar?

a)

Wood

b)

Stone

c)

Clay

d)

Metal

31.

During which period was Chavín de Huántar primarily constructed?

a)

500-300 B.C.E.

b)

900-200 B.C.E.

c)

1200-900 B.C.E.

d)

300-100 B.C.E.

32.

What type of jewelry is mentioned as being part of the artifacts found at Chavín de Huántar?

a)

Hammered silver alloy

b)

Hammered gold alloy

c)

Engraved bronze rings

d)

Carved wooden pendants

33.

Which of the following is a sculpture type found at Chavín de Huántar?

a)

Lanzón Stela

b)

Moai Statues

c)

Terracotta Army

d)

Bust of Nefertiti

34.

Which civilization existed in Coastal Peru around 900 to 200 B.C.E.?

a)

Mayan

b)

Chavin

c)

Aztec

d)

Inka

35.

During which period did the Aztec civilization exist?

a)

300 – 900 c.E.

b)

550 – 1400 c.E.

c)

1400 – 1521 c.E.

d)

1438 – 1532 c.E.

36.

Which civilization was present in Central Mexico (Mexico City) from 1400 to 1521 C.E.?

a)

Mayan

b)

Aztec

c)

Inka

d)

Mississippian

37.

When did the Inka civilization exist in Coastal Peru?

a)

900 – 200 B.C.E.

b)

300 – 900 c.E.

c)

1438 – 1532 c.E.

d)

18th century – present

38.

What type of masonry was most commonly used by Inkan builders in their architecture?

a)

Ashlar masonry

b)

Brick masonry

c)

Stone masonry

d)

Concrete masonry

39.

What characteristic feature did Inkan buildings have due to their construction style?

a)

Rounded edges

b)

Beveled edges

c)

Sharp edges

d)

Smooth edges

40.

What was the favorite building shape of early Americans, as used in Inkan architecture?

a)

Pyramid

b)

Cube

c)

Trapezoid

d)

Sphere

41.

How long did the Inca Empire last, from its rise to when the Spaniards arrived?

a)

95 years

b)

100 years

c)

105 years

d)

110 years

42.

Which of the following was not a feature of the Inka empire?

a)

A written language

b)

An extensive road system

c)

Ashlar masonry

d)

Trapezoid building shapes

43.

What was the historical significance of Cusco during the Inca Empire?

a)

It was a minor ceremonial site.

b)

It was the capital of the Inca Empire.

c)

It was primarily a trading post.

d)

It was an agricultural center.

44.

What geographical feature is said to be represented by the city layout of Cusco?

a)

A river

b)

A mountain

c)

A puma

d)

A tree

45.

Which of the following structures is located in Cusco and was a key part of its defense system?

a)

Machu Picchu

b)

The fortress Sacsaywaman

c)

The Temple of the Sun

d)

The Royal Palace of Quito

46.

What was the primary material used in the construction of the Qorikancha as mentioned in the image?

a)

Limestone

b)

Sandstone

c)

Granite

d)

Marble

47.

During which significant historical event did Sacsawaman play a prominent role?

a)

The War of the Pacific

b)

The Spanish Conquest

c)

The Inca Civil War

d)

The Battle of Ayacucho

48.

What architectural feature of Sacsawaman was primarily designed to protect against attacking forces?

a)

Underground tunnels

b)

Zig-zag terraced walls

c)

Wooden palisades

d)

Moats

49.

What was the fate of Sacsawaman's fortress after the arrival of the conquistadors?

a)

It was expanded and used as a royal palace

b)

It remained intact as a historical site

c)

It was deliberately destroyed

d)

It was converted into a public museum

50.

What is the original function of Qorikancha in the city of Cusco?

a)

A) A Spanish colonial convent

b)

B) An Inka main temple

c)

C) A marketplace

d)

D) A fortress

51.

During which century was the convent added to Qorikancha?

a)

A) 12th century

b)

B) 14th century

c)

C) 16th century

d)

D) 18th century

52.

What is the significance of the walls at Sacsayhuaman?

a)

A) They were part of a religious temple.

b)

B) They were used as defensive structures.

c)

C) They were decorative elements of the city.

d)

D) They served as public gathering spaces.

53.

What materials were used to create the Silver and Gold Maize Cobs from Inka, Peru, dated c. 1400-1533 C.E.?

a)

Clay and wood

b)

Sheet metal, gold, and silver alloys

c)

Stone and marble

d)

Bronze and iron

54.

What was the primary purpose of the maize sculptures mentioned in the text?

a)

Used as currency

b)

Decorative purposes only

c)

To ensure a successful harvest

d)

As a symbol of power

55.

How was maize viewed culturally in the Andes according to the text?

a)

As a minor crop

b)

As a main food source

c)

As a luxury item

d)

As a medicinal plant

56.

What process did ancient farmers in Mexico use to begin the domestication of maize about 10,000 years ago?

a)

Cross-pollination

b)

Genetic modification

c)

Selective breeding

d)

Natural selection

57.

What is teosinte?

a)

A modern type of maize

b)

A tool used in farming

c)

An ancient precursor to maize

d)

A method of planting

58.

How did teosinte differ from modern maize?

a)

It was larger with more kernels

b)

It was smaller with fewer kernels

c)

It was used only for medicinal purposes

d)

It was not edible

59.

Which region played a role in transforming teosinte into the maize we know today?

a)

Europe

b)

Asia

c)

North America

d)

Mexico and the U.S. Southwest

60.

What is a characteristic feature of the kernels of ancient Teosinte as compared to modern corn?

a)

Ancient Teosinte kernels were large and soft.

b)

Ancient Teosinte kernels were distributed in large, compact cobs.

c)

Ancient Teosinte kernels were hard and nut-like.

d)

Ancient Teosinte kernels were soft and distributed widely.

61.

How do the ears of modern corn differ from those of its ancestor, Teosinte?

a)

Modern corn ears are smaller with fewer kernels.

b)

Modern corn ears are similar in size and kernel texture to Teosinte.

c)

Modern corn ears contain many soft kernels.

d)

Modern corn ears are feather-like with hard kernels.

62.

Based on the image, which statement best describes the evolution of corn from Teosinte?

a)

Corn evolved to have smaller, harder kernels over time.

b)

Corn evolved from having small, feather-like cobs to large ears with soft kernels.

c)

Corn has not changed significantly from its ancestor, Teosinte.

d)

Corn originally had soft kernels which have become harder in modern varieties.

63.

Which mountain range is located along the western coast of South America?

a)

Andes Mountains

b)

Appalachian Mountains

c)

Central Mexican Plateau

d)

Rocky Mountains

64.

The Inca Empire adapted to their geography by using this type of farming.

a)

Chinampa

b)

Crop Rotation

c)

Slash-and-Burn

d)

Terrace

65.

Select the civilization that lived on the YUCATAN Peninsula, played a unique ballgame, and had a complex calendar.

a)

Aztec

b)

Inca

c)

Iroquois

d)

Maya

66.

The following describes which South American civilization? Quipu, advanced roads, empire, terrace farming.

a)

Aztec

b)

Comanche

c)

Inca

d)

Iroquois

67.
Which of the following is NOT true of the Lanzón stone?
a)
it is 15 ft notched wedge-shaped stone, carved with the image of a supernatural being, 
b)
It represents the anthropomorphic Aztec patron god of war
c)
located deep within the Old Temple of Chavin de Huantar, intersecting several galleries
d)
The fangs and talons may indicate associations with the jaguar and the caiman
68.
Which of the following is NOT associated with the image?
a)
It is associated with the Aztec tradition in which rulers inflicted pain upon themselves in order to achieve a visionary state
b)
It is one of a limestone lintel series of panels in Yaxchilan
c)
The panel illustrates Lady Xook in the  hallucinatory stage of bloodletting ritual
d)
Other panels from the series depict blood sacrifices of captives
69.
Which of the following is NOT associated with the Inka culture?
a)
Maize Cobs
b)
All-T'oqapu
c)
Bandolier Bag
d)
Machu Picchu
70.
Which of the following is not true of the Transformation Masks?
a)
Masks are worn by tribes in the Northwest Coast of North America by dancers during ceremonies
b)
They were associated with initiation rites that took place during the winter
c)
Transformed, the mask reveals the face of an ancestor. 
d)
transformation masks were destroyed after the ceremony they were created for
71.
Which of the following is not considered Architecture of Power?
a)
Machu Picchu
b)
City of Cusco
c)
Nan Madol
d)
Mesa Verde
72.
Which of the following does NOT serve the function of visual memory?
a)
the Ruler's Headdress
b)

The Sundance - painted elk hide attributed to Cotsiogo

c)
The Lukasa Board
d)
The nativation charts
73.

What is the main focus of the art of the Indigenous Americas?

a)

Depicting historical events

b)

Exploring abstract concepts

c)

Emphasizing unity with the natural world

d)

Celebrating individualism

74.

What is the significance of textiles in Andean art?

a)

They were used for practical purposes

b)

They were considered sacred objects

c)

They were made by elite specialists

d)

All of the above

75.

Who were the major patrons of Indigenous American art?

a)

Rulers

b)

Artists

c)

Audiences

d)

Colonial artists

76.

Which work is pictured?

a)

City of Cusco

b)

Yaxchilán

c)

Mesa Verde cliff dwellings

d)

Temple Mayor

77.

Which work is pictured?

a)

Lanzón Stele

b)

Yaxchilán

c)

Nose ornament

d)

Coyolxauhqui stone

78.

Which work is pictured?

a)

Lanzón Stele

b)

Relief sculpture

c)

Maize cobs

d)

Coyolxauhqui stone

79.

Which work is pictured?

a)

Bandolier bag

b)

Painted elk hide

c)

All-T’oqapu tunic

d)

Ruler’s feather headdress

80.

Which work is pictured?

a)

Bandolier bag

b)

Painted elk hide

c)

All-T’oqapu tunic

d)

Ruler’s feather headdress

81.

Which work is pictured?

a)

Bandolier bag

b)

Painted elk hide

c)

All-T’oqapu tunic

d)

Ruler’s feather headdress

82.

Which work is pictured?

a)

Coyolxauhqui stone

b)

Intihuatana stone

c)

Lanzón Stele

d)

Black-on-black ceramic vessel

83.

Which work is pictured?

a)

Olmec-style mask

b)

Nose ornament

c)

Transformation mask

d)

Painted elk hide

84.

Which work is pictured?

a)

Mesa Verde cliff dwellings

b)

Curved wall of Qorikancha

c)

Great Serpent Mound

d)

Walls at Saqsa Waman

85.

Which work is pictured?

a)

Yaxchilán

b)

Temple Mayor

c)

Chavín de Huántar

d)

Walls at Saqsa Waman

86.

Sort the artworks into the correct styles

Categorize the following

Yaxchilán

Templo Mayor

Coyolxauhqui Monolith

Sun Stone/Calendar Stone

City of Cusco

Maize Cobs

Machu Picchu

All-T'oqapu Tunic

Mesa Verde

Black-on-black Ceramic Vessel

Mayan
Aztec
Inkan/Incan
Puebloan
87.

What was the capital city of the Aztec Civilization?

a)

Mexico City

b)

Tenochtitlan

c)

Machu Picchu

d)

Mexica

88.

This civilization built observatories, used glyphs, had math symbols, and created a calendar based on their knowledge of the planets and stars.

a)

Maya

b)

Aztec

c)

Inca

d)

Olmec

89.

What civilization was located in the Andes Mountains?

a)

Aztecs

b)

Mayans

c)

Incas

d)

Mexicas

90.

This civilization had a city known as Machu Picchu.

a)

Maya

b)

Inca

c)

Aztec

d)

Olmec

91.

Who conquered the Aztecs?

a)

Inca from South America conquered land up north

b)

Spanish Conquistador, Hernan Cortes

c)

Spanish Conquistador, Francisco Pizarro

d)

The Portuguese, enslaving their people

92.

Which of the following civilizations was NOT centered in Mesoamerica?

a)

Olmec

b)

Aztec

c)

Inca

d)

Maya

93.

How were the Aztec and Maya different politically?

a)

The Aztec had a united empire while the Maya were divided feudal-states

b)

The Aztec had a united empire while the Maya were divided city-states

c)

The Aztec were divided city-states while the Maya had a united empire

d)

The Aztec’s ruler was a normal person, while the Maya had god-kings

94.

Which people group was found to be producing jade masks in Mesoamerica? Clue: They are considered the mother culture.

a)

Aztecs

b)

Cherokee

c)

Apache

d)

Olmec

95.

What place did textiles hold in Incan culture?

a)

They were limited to the lower classes.

b)

They were considered the highest form of art.

96.

Where did the Inca live?

a)

Yucatan Peninsula

b)

South America, specifically mostly modern Peru

c)

Central Mexico

97.

Which civilization was associated with Tenochtitlan as its capital city?

a)

Aztec

b)

Maya

c)

Inca

d)

Songai

98.

The economy of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca was based on agriculture.

a)

True

b)

False

99.
Which of the following is not true of the Transformation Masks?
a)
Masks are worn by tribes in the Northwest Coast of North America by dancers during ceremonies
b)
They were associated with initiation rites that took place during the winter
c)
Transformed, the mask reveals the face of an ancestor. 
d)
transformation masks were destroyed after the ceremony they were created for
100.
Which of the following is not considered architecture of sacred space?
a)
Chavin de Huantar
b)
Machu Picchu
c)
Santo Domingo in Cusco
d)
Templo Meyor
101.
Which of the following is not considered Architecture of Power?
a)
Machu Picchu
b)
City of Cusco
c)
Nan Madol
d)
Mesa Verde
102.

Which mountain range is located along the western coast of South America?

a)

Andes Mountains

b)

Appalachian Mountains

c)

Central Mexican Plateau

d)

Rocky Mountains

103.

The Rocky Mountains are located in...

a)

Central Mexico.

b)

Eastern North America

c)

Western North America

d)

Eastern South America

104.

The Great Plains are located between which two geographic features?

a)

Andes Mountains

b)

Appalachian Mountains

c)

Mississippi River

d)

Rocky Mountains

105.

Which answer could describe the culture of all indigenous American civilizations.

a)

They were stationary, often building huge cities.

b)

They used complex machines to build roads and bridges.

c)

They all built huge temples to the gods.

d)

They had a complex systems of gods that related to nature.

106.

Select the civilization that lived on the Yucatan Peninsula, played a unique ballgame, and had a complex calendar.

a)

Aztec

b)

Inca

c)

Iroquois

d)

Maya

107.

What type of masonry was most commonly used by Inkan builders in their architecture?

a)

Ashlar masonry

b)

Brick masonry

c)

Stone masonry

d)

Concrete masonry

108.

What was the historical significance of Cusco during the Inca Empire?

a)

It was a minor ceremonial site.

b)

It was the capital of the Inca Empire.

c)

It was primarily a trading post.

d)

It was an agricultural center.

109.

What geographical feature is said to be represented by the city layout of Cusco?

a)

A river

b)

A mountain

c)

A puma

d)

A tree

110.

Which of the following structures is located in Cusco and was a key part of its defense system?

a)

Machu Picchu

b)

The fortress Sacsaywaman

c)

The Temple of the Sun

d)

The Royal Palace of Quito

111.
Which statement best describes the purposee of a Kongo power figure
a)
used as a container for medical herbs and substances
b)
served as a spiritual gaurdian to resolve conflicts and enforce oaths
c)
decorative piece signifying the wealth of a Kongo chief
d)
represented a diety in the Kongo pantheon
112.
What idealized figure is the Ndop figure representing?
a)
heroic leaders
b)
ancestorial leaders
c)
kuba rulers
d)
abuk gods
113.
What is the significance of the t'oqapu tunic in Inca culture?
a)
It was worn by commoners during harvest season.
b)
It was a ceremonial garment worn by nobility.
c)
It was used as currency in trade.
d)
It was a battle uniform for Inca warriors.
114.
What do the geometric patterns on the t'oqapu tunic represent?
a)
They are simply decorative with no particular meaning.
b)
They are maps of the Inca Empire.
c)
Each pattern represents a different region or political entity.
d)
They symbolize the path to the afterlife.
115.
Who does the Coyolxauhqui Stone depict?
a)
God of war
b)
Moon goddess
c)
Goddess of rain
d)
Sun god
116.
What was the purpose of the City of Machu Picchu?
a)
to exemplify the wealth of its people
b)
as a retreat for royal families
c)
to honor deceased ancestors
d)
to intimidate representatives of other tribes/nations
117.

All of the following are similarities of both the Great Serpent Mound and Spiral Jetty EXCEPT that they

a)

are best viewed from the air

b)

are experienced by being walked on

c)

were created by reworking materials present at the site

d)

reference astronomical events

118.

The round room in the foreground of the photograph is a

a)

stupa

b)

kiva

c)

atrium

d)

mihrab

119.

Some scholars have theorized that the design of the Great Serpent Mound is linked to astronomical phenomena because of the

a)

close resemblance of its shape to the constellation Orion

b)

nearby presence of grave steles depicting the sun and moon

c)

proximity of other effigy mounds, which represent celestial deities

d)

orientation of its head, which is aligned with the summer solstice

120.

The material and shape of object shown from Chavín de Huántar indicates its likely function as a

a)

trade object used as a type of ancient currency

b)

diadem used to adorn a statue of a god in a private shrine

c)

nose ornament belonging to a high-ranking individual

d)

votive object given to a deity for the fulfillment of a wish

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