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ancient andes
Test your knowledge of the ancient Andean civilizations
Question | Answer |
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Why do some people not consider the Caral a civilization? | They probably obtained most of their food from the sea, rather than by agriculture |
Although there is not a clear record of what Chavín government looked like, many scholars believe there was some form of religious hierarchy because | the temple is the only monumental architecture, and only shamans could interpret symbols |
The positioning of the Lanzón and the Tello Obelisk seem to indicate the Chavín had advanced knowledge of | astronomy |
The reason that the Chavín were able to grow both potatoes and maize was that | they had easy access to both low and highland fields |
The temple at Chavín de Huantar | used advanced construction and drainage techniques |