Mother Cultures of Mesoamerica

They were known as the Mother culture of Mesoamerica:

• Toltecs
• Olmecs
• Mayas
• Aztecs

Unlike the Mayans, what was not a common feature of the Olmec Civilization?

• Many gods dealing with nature
• monuments
• religion important part of daily life
• Written language

What was not a common feature of Olmec and Mayan Civilization?

• ritual games
• monuments
• religion important part of daily life
• unified city states controlled by kings

Each Mayan city was an independent city state, ruled by a

• King considered to be realated to a God
• God
• Jaguar
• High Priest of Common birth

Unlike the Olmecs, the Mayans religious services did not involve human sacrifices.

• True
• False

To keep track of time, the Mayans developed

• 1 solar calendar
• 1 lunar calendar
• 2 calendars, one religious and one Lunar
• 2 calendars, one religious and one solar

What was 1 weapon that the Olmec used?

• Gun Powder
• Sword
• Bow and arrow
• None of the above.

What was the Olmec homes called?

• House
• Pueblos
• Dones
• Long Houses

What did the Olmec do in there spare time?

• Play baseball
• Play soccer 
• Make pottery
• Develop gun powder

How did the Mayans end?

• the Spaniards conquered
• It is a mystery
• Olmecs took their land
• hurricane destroyed their civilization