Question

This photo shows an early Mesoamerican structure, specifically from the Zapotec Culture.

What was this structure most likely used for?

A.Creating terraces for farm fields

B.Practicing religious ceremonies

C.Playing a ball game with stone hoops

D.Protecting a city from invading armies

Answer 1

b

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The correct answer is:

C. Playing a ball game with stone hoops

The photo shows the Ball Court at Monte Alban Ruins. Taladzi, the ball game name´s in Zapotec language, was a major sacred activity, practiced in an attempt to understand the design of the gods. Those who lost were offered as a sacrifice to the divinities. However, it was an honor to participate, for both winners and losers.