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