USA HISTORY

FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE

PRE COLUMBIAN AMERICA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why do Historians think the Moche were focused on warfare?
A
Most of the pottery had depictions of warriors and war
B
There were body remains
C
Many weapons found
D
They guessed
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Moche ceramic art represents an infinite variety of subjects. Common zoomorphic figures include camelids, deer, felines, foxes, rodents, monkeys, bats, sea lions, as well as a wide array of birds, fish, shells, arachnids, and reptiles. These animals are represented realistically, hybridized, or anthropomorphized (82.1.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Moche are particularly noted for their elaborately painted ceramics, gold work, monumental constructions (huacas), and irrigation systems.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Moche culture began its history around 200 A.D. along Peru’s northern coast and fell around 900 A.D. Compared to the cultures who came before and after, in both Central and South America, the Moche excelled in their craftwork through innovation and sophistication.

Detailed explanation-4: -Under the supervision of priests and great lords, Mochica pottery makers achieved a high degree of artistic development. They produced naturalistic sculptures and drew scenes on the surfaces of their pottery using the so-called “fine line” technique.

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