Olmecs settle on Gulf Coast of Mexico
- 1. What is one of the key distinguishing features of Olmec culture?
A) Metal tools
B) Colossal stone heads
C) Terracotta figurines
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) Maya
C) Aztec
D) Inca
- 4. What materials did the Olmecs use to create their colossal stone heads?
A) Limestone
B) Sandstone
C) Basalt
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) Monkey
B) Eagle
C) Jaguar
D) Crocodile
- 7. What agricultural crops were grown by the Olmecs on the Gulf Coast of Mexico?
A) Corn and beans
B) Barley and potatoes
C) Rice and wheat
D) Quinoa and amaranth
- 8. What was the primary architectural feature of Olmec cities and ceremonial centers?
A) Palaces
B) Mounds
C) Stelae
D) Pyramids
- 9. Who excavated and studied the site of La Venta, an important Olmec ceremonial center?
A) Francisco Pizarro
B) Hernán Cortés
C) Bernal Díaz del Castillo
D) Matthew Stirling
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