Which culture is known for tapestry woven rugs and geometric patterns?

• A. Aboriginal art of Australia (Papunya)
• B. Moche civilization
• C. Art of the Navajo
• D. Inca Masonry

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is recognizing which culture is famed for tapestry-like weaving of rugs and geometric designs. The Navajo from the American Southwest are renowned for their hand-woven rugs and blankets, made on upright looms with wool and natural dyes. Their geometric patterns—think diamonds, stepped motifs, and zigzags—are a hallmark of Navajo weaving and give these textiles a distinctive, tapestry-like quality.

The other cultures are known for different art forms: Aboriginal art from Papunya is famous for dot paintings and cross-hatching, not rug weaving; the Moche culture is celebrated for pottery, metalwork, and murals; Inca masonry is celebrated for precise stone architecture. So the culture best known for tapestry woven rugs and geometric patterns is the Navajo.