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