Geography and Early Civilization Quick Check

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A stone sculpture shows a small standing figure with a human body and avian head. There are large spherical eyes with a crest in between them that projects upward from the head. The figure has a small nose, big ears, and an avian beak. A small beard extends downward from the lower jaw. Both hands rest on a protruding chest and the figure stands on small feet.
Source: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York/ Rogers Fund, 1994

An image shows a wooden carving of a funerary urn with a deity. The figurine is seated with folded legs and arms on the knees. It dons a huge headdress with a crown that is shaped like feathers. The face shows spiral-shaped elements on either sides of the eyes, three protruding fangs from the mouth, and large round earflares.
Source: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York/ Gift of Justin Kerr, in memory of Barbara Kerr, 2014

An image shows a pair of gold armbands. The bands are semicircular with facial features embossed at the center. The face displays two eyes, a nose, and a protruding tongue.
Source: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York/ Purchase, Jan Mitchell Gift, 2003

Which of the following accurately lists the key features of the Olmec, Zapotec, and Chavin civilizations?

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cosmo-magical belief system centered on worshipping mythical creatures, and artifacts with human, avion, and feline features
cosmo-magical belief system centered on worshipping mythical creatures, and artifacts with human, avion, and feline features

cosmo-magical belief in an underworld centered on worshipping humans, and artifacts with human, jaguar, and dragon faces
cosmo-magical belief in an underworld centered on worshipping humans, and artifacts with human, jaguar, and dragon faces

cosmo-magical belief in an underworld, worship through ritual dances, and artifacts with human, bird, and gold costumes
cosmo-magical belief in an underworld, worship through ritual dances, and artifacts with human, bird, and gold costumes

cosmo-magical beliefs, human features worshipped as deities, and artifacts with mountains, water, and avion qualities
cosmo-magical beliefs, human features worshipped as deities, and artifacts with mountains, water, and avion qualities
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Answer 1

The features associated with the Olmec, Zapotec, and Chavin civilizations generally include elements of cosmo-magical beliefs and various forms of artifacts depicting humans and animals. Based on the descriptions provided, the best response that captures the essence of these civilizations is:

cosmo-magical belief system centered on worshipping mythical creatures, and artifacts with human, avian, and feline features.

This option aligns well with the artistic representations found in their cultures. The Olmec, for example, are known for their jaguar motifs, the Zapotecs had deities with varying human-animal characteristics, and the Chavin culture featured hybrid human-animal figures in their art.