Olmec, Zapotec, Maya Cultures

What was the name of one of the most important gods worshiped by the Olmec?

• The Lion God

• The Jaguar God

• The Leopard God

• The Cheetah God

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which society built one of the first major cities in Mesoamerica?

• Maya

• Olmec

• Inca

• Zapotec

Which class of the Maya people had the largest population?

• Kings

• Farmers & Slaves

• Merchants & Craftsman

• Priests & Warriors

In which geographical area did the Olmec live?

• Lowlands

• Highlands

• Yucatan Peninsula

• Oaxaca Valley

What settlement became the first center of power for the Zapotec people?

• Monte Alban

• Oaxaca Valley

• San Jose Mogote

• Chichen Itza

What was the role of Kings in the Maya society?

• Trade goods

• Protect the people

• Design buildings & temples

• Perform religious ceremonies

What two sports combined created the game commonly played by Olmec athletes?

• Hockey & Football

• Soccer & Basketball

• Tennis & Baseball

• Soccer & Football

Where was the Zapotec city of Monte Alban located?

• By a river

• In the lowlands

• On a mountain top

• On a floodplain

What kind of housing did the Maya farmers live in?

• Mud huts

• Stone buildings

• Brick houses

• Wooden structures

Which society was considered to be the "Mother Culture"?

• Zapotec

• Inca

• Maya

• Olmec