Olmec Civilization Flashcard

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Where was the Olmecs located?

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Along the Gulf Coast of Mexico

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When did the Olmec live?

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1500/1200 to 400 BC

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What gives people a glimpse into the Olmec society? Options: Quipu, Hieroglyphs, Stone Carved Artwork, Pictograms

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Stone Carved Artwork

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What do archaeologists theorize that the Giant Stone Heads represent?

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Important Rulers

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What is NOT one of the crops that Olmecs farmed? Beans, Maise (corn), Squash, Rice

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Rice

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What is NOT a characteristic of Olmec gods? Options: Priests descended into gods after death, Images of their gods mix human and animal features, Worshipped gods connected to nature, Gods are referred to by numbers or by their features

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Gods are referred to by numbers or by their features

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The Olmecs are considered the ________ of Mesoamerica.

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Father Culture

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Where was the Maya Empire located?

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Yucatan Peninsula

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When was the golden age of the Maya civilization?

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300-900 AD

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What was NOT one of the farming methods used by the Maya Civilization? Raised Fields, Slash & Fields, Terraced Fields

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Aquaponics farming