Indigenous American Art, 1000 BCE–1980 CE
Which one of these elements is characteristic of Minoan culture's interpretation of the human figure?
Elaborate singly detailed musculature
Enlarged head and minimal body detail
Exaggerated expressions featuring bright color palettes
Full-length portraits with naturalistic proportions
What material was commonly used by Indigenous American artists to create masks and figurines?
Marble
Wood
Bronze
Terracotta
Which culture is known for creating the Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde?
Olmec culture
Haida culture
Inca culture
Ancestral Puebloan culture
What purpose did totem poles serve within some Indigenous cultures of North America?
Serving as navigation aids at sea
Marking territorial boundaries only
Symbolizing clan lineages or stories
Functioning as sundials for timekeeping
In Maya culture, which architectural feature was central to their urban centers?
Intricate aqueducts providing water supply.
Pyramids serving as temples.
Large amphitheaters for community gatherings.
Extensive library complexes preserving knowledge.
What can be inferred about Moche civilization from their detailed depictions pottery?
Indication that portraits were commemorative objects for deceased leaders.
Proof that pottery was primary exported good.
Evidence of rituals and ceremonies played central role.
Suggestions of codified legal system based on visual imagery.
What purpose did totem poles most commonly serve within indigenous communities of the Pacific Northwest?
Memorials erected at burial sites to honor deceased individuals
Symbolic representation of ancestry or history
Support structures for homes or buildings
Wayfinding markers for travel routes between villages

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Which function best describes the use of serpentine shapes and earthy colors in the art of the Mississippian culture?
Denoting celestial navigation and timekeeping practices.
Symbolizing fertility and connection to the earth.
Indicating trade routes and economic prosperity.
Representing political power and warfare.
Which material was commonly used by the Indigenous peoples of the Americas for creating sculptures?
Marble
Stone
Bronze
Porcelain
Which object would most effectively challenge viewers' perception about gender roles within Moche culture for your exhibition on pre-Columbian societies' social structures?
Stirrup spout vessels depicting female warriors or priestesses performing rituals
Classic Veracruz ballgame sculptures typically illustrating male participants only
Gold funerary masks signifying societal status among elites but not specifically addressing gender roles
Nazca lines believed to be connected to water sources or fertility rites