- 1. Pre-Columbian art refers to the visual arts of indigenous peoples of the Americas before the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492. These art forms encompass a wide range of styles, techniques, and materials used by various ancient civilizations such as the Maya, Aztec, Inca, and many others. Pre-Columbian art often featured intricate designs, bold colors, and symbolic representations of mythology, religion, and everyday life. The artwork included sculptures, pottery, textiles, architecture, and more, reflecting the rich cultural diversity and creativity of these ancient societies.
What material was commonly used by the Olmec civilization for creating colossal heads?
A) Basalt
B) Gold
C) Obsidian
D) Jade
- 2. The Moche civilization is known for its remarkable pottery depicting scenes of everyday life in what is now modern-day?
A) Mexico
B) Guatemala
C) Peru
D) Bolivia
- 3. Which civilization built the ancient city of Machu Picchu in the Andes Mountains of Peru?
A) Aztec
B) Inca
C) Olmec
D) Maya
- 4. The Paracas culture is known for its elaborate textile work made from what material?
A) Cotton
B) Silk
C) Wool
D) Polyester
- 5. The Chimú civilization, located in present-day Peru, is known for their skillful work in what precious metal?
A) Copper
B) Silver
C) Gold
D) Bronze
- 6. Which civilization created the famous colossal stone heads in the region of Veracruz, Mexico?
A) Teotihuacan
B) Aztec
C) Olmec
D) Maya
- 7. The Nazca Lines are best viewed from what vantage point?
A) Air
B) Desert
C) Sea
D) Mountain
- 8. The metate, a common tool used in grinding corn, was often elaborately decorated by which ancient civilization?
A) Inca
B) Olmec
C) Maya
D) Aztec
- 9. In what present-day country can you find the ancient city of Tikal, known for its impressive Mayan ruins?
A) Belize
B) Guatemala
C) Mexico
D) Honduras
- 10. The famous Moai statues, located on Easter Island, were created by which pre-Columbian culture?
A) Chachapoya
B) Tiwanaku
C) Wari
D) Rapa Nui
- 11. Which pre-Columbian civilization built the Sipán tomb complex where elaborate gold and silver artifacts were discovered?
A) Chimú
B) Nazca
C) Inca
D) Moche
- 12. The Paracas culture of ancient Peru is renowned for their skill in crafting what type of textile?
A) Pottery
B) Jewelry
C) Metalwork
D) Textiles
- 13. The Chinchorro culture of ancient South America are known for their early examples of what practice involving the deceased?
A) Cremation
B) Sacrifice
C) Burial
D) Mummification
- 14. The Valdivia culture, known for their ceramic figurines, is associated with which modern-day country?
A) Peru
B) Bolivia
C) Ecuador
D) Chile
- 15. The Tairona civilization, known for their terraced mountainside settlements, thrived in which present-day country?
A) Peru
B) Venezuela
C) Ecuador
D) Colombia
- 16. The pottery of the Mimbres culture, known for its geometric designs, is linked to which present-day country?
A) Peru
B) Canada
C) United States
D) Mexico
- 17. The Inuit people of North America are famous for their carvings made from what material?
A) Obsidian
B) Bronze
C) Ivory
D) Jade
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