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Study Guide Questions
1. Where is Teotihuacán located?
2. Aztec pilgrims often journeyed to the ruins at Teotihuacán __________________________. a.) for monthly athletic festivals b.) to worship c.) to mine precious minerals
3. Discuss the legend concerning why the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon were built.
4. Scholars believe that Teotihuacán had a population of approximately __________________. a.) 1,000 b.) 50,000 c.) 125,000 d.) 600,000
5. According to most currently-accepted theories, the urbanization of Teotihuacán began around the 1st or 2nd Century A.D. True or false?
6. Between 500 and 700 A.D., in an epoch known as "_____________________________ , " Teotihuacáno influence in architecture, politics, and religion spread as far south as Guatemala.
7. Archaeologists have nicknamed a part of Teotihuacán "Oaxaca Barrio" because of the large ___________________ population that once existed there.
8. Teotihuacán came to a mysterious end during the 8th Century A.D. True or false?
9. Briefly describe some of the artifacts that can be viewed from the on-site museum at Teotihuacán.
10. How did the "Avenue of the Dead" get its name?
11. In ancient times, Teotihuacán's commercial activity was centered in the ___________________ ______________________ .
12. What are tableros?
13. Existing remains of paint around the city suggest that _______________ was the dominant color in Teotihuacán.
14. During the 800 years of Teotihuacán's existence, it was common for new structures to be built atop old ones. True or false?
15. Quetzalpapalotl was a god in the form of_______________________. a.) a jaguar b.) the moon c.) a bird-butterfly
16. Tlaloc was the god of _______________________ .
17. Briefly describe some of the murals and other artwork that can be seen in some of the residential complexes.
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