- 1. What is one of the key distinguishing features of Olmec culture?
A) Colossal stone heads
B) Metal tools
C) Pyramids
D) Terracotta figurines
- 2. Where specifically did the Olmecs settle on the Gulf Coast of Mexico?
A) Yucatán Peninsula
B) Oaxaca
C) Chiapas
D) Veracruz and Tabasco
- 3. The Olmec civilization had a significant influence on later Mesoamerican cultures. Which of the following civilizations is believed to have been influenced by the Olmecs?
A) Toltec
B) Inca
C) Maya
D) Aztec
- 4. What materials did the Olmecs use to create their colossal stone heads?
A) Limestone
B) Basalt
C) Sandstone
D) Marble
- 5. Which of the following is a major Olmec archaeological site located in present-day Mexico?
A) San Lorenzo
B) Machu Picchu
C) Chichen Itza
D) Teotihuacan
- 6. A unique aspect of Olmec art is the portrayal of which animal with a human-like face?
A) Eagle
B) Crocodile
C) Jaguar
D) Monkey
- 7. What agricultural crops were grown by the Olmecs on the Gulf Coast of Mexico?
A) Quinoa and amaranth
B) Barley and potatoes
C) Corn and beans
D) Rice and wheat
- 8. What was the primary architectural feature of Olmec cities and ceremonial centers?
A) Palaces
B) Pyramids
C) Stelae
D) Mounds
- 9. Who excavated and studied the site of La Venta, an important Olmec ceremonial center?
A) Hernán Cortés
B) Bernal Díaz del Castillo
C) Francisco Pizarro
D) Matthew Stirling
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