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Short Essay

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Prompt 1: Teotihuacan had at its heart a large religious complex. Compare the architecture and arrangement of the temples at Teotihuacan with that of the pyramids in Giza, Egypt. What are the similarities and what are the differences between these two complexes on different continents? Think about the number of buildings on each site, their functions, the materials and construction methods, and their religious significance.

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Prompt 2: Animals are an important feature of many ancient American artworks. Choose three ancient American artworks that include animals. In each case, analyze how the animal has been depicted: is it a naturalistic figure or a stylized form? Why has that particular animal been chosen: does it have ceremonial or religious significance?