Question

Which statement accurately describes the Zapotec city of Monte Albán?


It included pyramids, tombs, and a ball field.

It was built on a land bridge now covered by water.

It aligned with the constellation of Ursa Major.

It was built into the side of a mountain.

Answer 1

The answer is A. It included pyramids, tombs and a ball field.

Answer 2

The correct answer is A. It included pyramids, tombs, and a ball field.

Explanation

Monte Alban is an old Zapotec city (ancient culture of Mexico) that is known to have been founded around 500 BC in the center of the valleys of Oaxaca, on top of a mountain, which had about 35,000 inhabitants in times of prosperity. About architecture, this area stood out for its pyramids that were linked to both religion and public administration; three ball fields, which were used for a ball game that was very popular for the Mesoamerican communities that lived there and some tombs placed some kilometers away from the main structures. So, the correct answer is A. It included pyramids, tombs, and a ball field.