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Key Terms
Olmec
Often called the 'mother culture' of Mesoamerica, known for their colossal _______ sculptures thought to be portraits of rulers.
Yaxchilán Lintel 25
A Maya relief carving depicting Lady Xoc performing a ________ ritual to connect with the supernatural realm and legitimize rule.
Templo Mayor
The Aztec twin pyramid dedicated to Huitzilopochtli (god of war/sun) and Tlaloc (god of rain/agriculture), symbolizing a _______ mountain.
Lanzón
A massive, carved granite monolith at Chavín de Huántar depicting a fanged, anthropomorphic deity, believed to be an ______.
Contour Rivalry
An artistic technique used in the Chavín Lanzón where lines can be read in multiple ways, forming ________ images depending on how you look at it.
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