Olmecs settle on Gulf Coast of Mexico
- 1. What is one of the key distinguishing features of Olmec culture?
A) Terracotta figurines
B) Colossal stone heads
C) Metal tools
D) Pyramids
- 2. Where specifically did the Olmecs settle on the Gulf Coast of Mexico?
A) Chiapas
B) Yucatán Peninsula
C) Veracruz and Tabasco
D) Oaxaca
- 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) Aztec
C) Inca
D) Maya
- 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) Teotihuacan
C) Chichen Itza
D) Machu Picchu
- 6. A unique aspect of Olmec art is the portrayal of which animal with a human-like face?
A) Jaguar
B) Eagle
C) Crocodile
D) Monkey
- 7. What agricultural crops were grown by the Olmecs on the Gulf Coast of Mexico?
A) Rice and wheat
B) Quinoa and amaranth
C) Corn and beans
D) Barley and potatoes
- 8. What was the primary architectural feature of Olmec cities and ceremonial centers?
A) Pyramids
B) Palaces
C) Stelae
D) Mounds
- 9. Who excavated and studied the site of La Venta, an important Olmec ceremonial center?
A) Hernán Cortés
B) Matthew Stirling
C) Francisco Pizarro
D) Bernal Díaz del Castillo
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