Question

read the following passage about the chavin de huantar, and then answer the question that follows
the chavin de huantar is an archaeological site that holds important information about chavin culture. archaeologists have found evidence suggesting that this site was the center of chavin religious activity. the old temple at chavin de huantar celebrated the chavin deities. these gods were anthropomorphic, meaning they had animal forms that resembled humans in certain respects
which of the following findings would best support the statement that the chavins worshiped anthropomorphic deities?
a. archaeologists found vases depicting indigenous chavin animals such as llamas in the old temple at chavin de huantar
b. archaeologists found stone monuments of jaguars at the entrance of the old temple at chavin de huantar
c. archaeologists found carvings and statues of animal forms with human features in the old temple at chavin de huantar
d. archaeologists found the remains of animals such as tigers and alligators in the old temple at chavin de huantar

Explanation:

The passage defines anthropomorphic gods as having animal forms that resemble humans. Option C mentions animal forms with human features, which directly supports the idea of anthropomorphic deities. Options A and B only mention animal forms without human - like aspects. Option D mentions animal remains, not forms with human features.

Answer:

C. Archaeologists found carvings and statues of animal forms with human features in the Old Temple at Chavin de Huantar