1. Discuss the environmental challenges posed to the ancient peoples of the American Southwest and explain how they responded to them. Contrast this set of circumstances with that of another ancient people from Mesoamerica or South America, and explain how the respective circumstances impacted their art and culture.

2. Explain the original function of two ancient American objects from two different cultures. Discuss these objects within their larger socio-cultural context.

3. Compare and contrast urban planning at Tikal and Teotihuacan. In your answer, make sure to give consideration to the issue of natural topography.

4. Explain how the Maya writing system functions, and discuss the impact this system had on the visual arts.

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When you write about works of art always consider the social, political, religious, and economic influences of the time. Identify the work by naming the artist and title of the work. For all factual information used in your responses cite the text page, name the book, or website using in-text citations in the MLA style. Include your own ideas. These should be introduced with a phrase such as “I think,” or “one can see.” Use your critical thinking skills.