At the University of Michigan, Kent Flannery led deep investigation efforts into this city’s “urban revolution” after the end of the Rosario phase. For 10 points each:
[10e] Name this site in the Oaxaca Valley that served as the capital of the Zapotecs after the decline of San José Mogote.
ANSWER: Monte Albán
[10h] This member of the “Seven Sages” of Mexico led the excavation and restoration efforts of Monte Alban in 1931 where he discovered Tomb Seven, thought to be the burial site of Mixtec elites.
ANSWER: Alfonso Caso
[10m] Monte Alban was also home to stone figurines named for depicting this action in mutilated poses as they represent victims of sacrifice. Indigenous Mesoamericans performed this action then climbed a 100-foot pole to “fly” back to the ground in one ritual.
ANSWER: dancing [accept danzantes or Temple of the Danzantes; accept Danza de los Voladores or Dance of the Flyers]
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