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Study Hint 1
Question: In the context of Caral–Supe, the earliest evidence of urban development, specifically the formation of the first city, is generally dated to around 3500 BCE at which location?
Trivia Question Study Fact: The Caral–Supe civilization, flourishing in present-day Peru between 3500 and 1800 BCE, is recognized as the oldest known civilization in the Americas and one of the six independent origins of civilization globally. Its development began around 3500 BCE with the first city forming at Huaricanga, and was characterized by large-scale settlement and communal construction along the Fortaleza, Pativilca, and Supe rivers.
Trivia Question Explanation: Archaeological evidence indicates that Huaricanga is the location where the first city within the Caral–Supe civilization is believed to have formed around 3500 BCE, marking a significant step in the civilization’s development.
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Study Hint 2
Question: In the context of the Caral–Supe civilization, the naming convention 'Caral–Supe' primarily acknowledges the importance of which geographical feature and archaeological site?
Trivia Question Study Fact: The Caral–Supe civilization, recognized as the oldest in the Americas, derived its name from the city of Caral, which is situated within the Supe Valley. This naming convention reflects the significance of Caral as a major and extensively researched site within the broader Caral–Supe cultural complex.
Trivia Question Explanation: The civilization's name directly references the Supe Valley, where Caral is located, highlighting the valley's role as a central area for the civilization and the city's prominence as a key archaeological site.
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Study Hint 3
Question: In the context of the Caral-Supe civilization, Aspero is considered…
Trivia Question Study Fact: Aspero, a Late Preceramic site on the central coast of Peru, is a significant archaeological complex linked to the Caral-Supe civilization, flourishing from before 3000 BCE to around 1800 BCE. Its location near the Supe River suggests a key role in providing fisheries to support the inland city of Caral, approximately 25 kilometers up-valley.
Trivia Question Explanation: Archaeological evidence indicates Aspero’s location near the Supe River and its connection to Caral suggests it functioned as a significant fishery, providing essential resources to the inland city.
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Study Hint 4
Question: In the context of the Caral-Supe civilization, the concentration of settlements and significant archaeological sites is primarily found along which geographical features?
Trivia Question Study Fact: The Caral-Supe civilization, flourishing between 3500 and 1800 BCE in present-day Peru, is recognized as the oldest known civilization in the Americas and one of the six independent origins of civilization globally. Its development centered around major population centers along the Fortaleza, Pativilca, and Supe rivers, with the city of Caral serving as a key archaeological site.
Trivia Question Explanation: The Caral-Supe civilization developed and thrived in the river valleys of the Fortaleza, Pativilca, and Supe, utilizing these waterways for agriculture and supporting large-scale settlements.
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Study Hint 5
Question: In the context of Norte Chico civilization, the earliest evidence of large-scale human settlement and communal construction is generally dated to around what time?
Trivia Question Study Fact: The Norte Chico civilization, flourishing between 3500 and 1800 BCE in present-day Peru, is recognized as the oldest known civilization in the Americas and one of the six independent origins of civilization globally. Its development centered around major population centers along the Fortaleza, Pativilca, and Supe rivers, with early urban development beginning around 3500 BCE at Huaricanga.
Trivia Question Explanation: Archaeological evidence indicates that the formation of the first city within the Norte Chico civilization occurred around 3500 BCE at the site of Huaricanga, marking the beginning of large-scale settlement and construction.
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Study Hint 6
Question: In the context of the Caral–Supe civilization, the emergence of large-scale human settlement and communal construction is most clearly evident from what point in time?
Trivia Question Study Fact: The Caral–Supe civilization, flourishing between 3500 and 1800 BCE in present-day Peru, is recognized as the oldest known civilization in the Americas and one of the six independent origins of civilization globally, predating the Inca and other later Andean cultures by millennia.
Trivia Question Explanation: Archaeological evidence demonstrates that substantial population growth and collaborative building projects became prominent features of the Caral–Supe civilization starting around 3100 BCE, indicating a shift towards more complex societal organization.
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