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Mesoamerican and South American Civilizations Answers

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What did the Zapotec call themselves?

A
the “cloud people”
B
the “terrace farmers”
C
the “colossal carvers”
D
the “river people”
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How was Chavin society structured?

A
It was a small society where the ruling elite held the most power.
B
It was a large society where priests handled religious and political affairs.
C
It had divided class structures, and the king had supreme power.
D
It had no class structure, and village leaders handled local affairs.
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Why were llamas an important part of the Chavin civilization?

A
Llamas provided meat, milk, and wool.
B
Llamas were considered sacred animals.
C
The Chavin rode llamas to travel long distances.
D
The Chavin used llamas to improve farming practices.
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Why was Chavin de Huantar important to the Chavin?

A
It was the political capital of the Chavin king.
B
It was the economic center of Chavin culture.
C
It was the center of farming and crop storage.
D
It was the ceremonial center of the civilization.
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What was a cultural achievement of the Chavin?

A
They built platform mounds.
B
They developed a writing system.
C
They designed a number system.
D
They created detailed metalwork.
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Which statement best describes Olmec religious beliefs?

A
The Olmec worshipped multiple gods.
B
The Olmec considered llamas to be sacred.
C
The Olmec worshipped the god of nature.
D
The Olmec considered head carvings to be sacred.
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How did the Chavin display their gods?

A
with monuments
B
with jade artwork
C
with stone sculptures
D
with obsidian carvings
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Which architectural achievement can be found at Chavin de Huantar?

A
an aqueduct that carried water throughout the city
B
a marble temple that stands at the edge of the sea
C
a flat-topped pyramid with tunnels that project sound
D
a ball court used for religious and political ceremonies
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What was the importance of obsidian in the Olmec culture?

A
It was used to make tools.
B
It was used to create pottery.
C
It was used as a form of money.
D
It was used in jaguar sculptures.
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Which technique did the Zapotec use to farm steep mountain terrain?

A
They used llamas to farm.
B
They used terrace farming.
C
They grew high-altitude crops.
D
They built cisterns to store water.

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