Mayan
What are stele?
This stone was placed at the bottom of a temple.
what are snakes
this city resembles the shape of a puma
what is the city of cusco
these people built the mesa verde cliff dwellings
who were the pueblan people?
These are named in the order they are found in.
What are carved lintels?
This was the language spoken by Aztec people.
What is Nahuatl?
this is a great spear/digging stick
what is a lanzon
this is what 2 rivers joining are seen as
what is a sacred site
this is a circular subterranean room that contains a fire pit
what are kivas
This architectural element was placed on many Mayan structures to make the building look taller.
What is a roof comb?
The design of Tenochtitlan reflects their beliefs of this.
What is an axis mundi?
an artistic technique used to create multiple possible visual interpretations of an image
this is a type of building technique where no mortar is used.
ashlar masonry
this was a ceremonial hole in the floor
what is a sipapu
A common ritual among the elite Mayans. It was a common subject of Mayan art.
These people went from city to city, taking care of the birds whos feathers were needed to create the feathered headdress.
Who are amanteca?
the branch of science and technology concerned with the properties of metals and their production and purification.
what is metalurgy?
this art was part of a garden of other mini objects
what is the silver and gold maize cob?
this is a pain woven cotton cloth that was widely traded
what is calico
He was responsible for the construction of Yaxchilan and was the son of Shield Jaguar.
Who was Jaguar IV
This aztec goddess is the sister of the Mexica's patron god
Coyolxauhqui
This structure was meant to have liquid offerings poured from the top of it
what is the lanzon stele
these women came from all over the empire to weave fine cloth
who were the aclla?
these were made by women but worn by men
what are bandolier bags?