Ancient Civilizations

A period in history before the influence of Europeans was known as...

• Mesoamerica

• Pre-Columbian era

• Hieroglyphs

• 250-900 A.D.

What is the term to describe original inhabitants or native people?

• Olmecs, Maya and Aztecs

• Indigenous peoples

• Indians

• Leaders

What was the first dominant Ancient Civilization in Mesoamerica?

• Aztecs

• Olmec

• Inca

• Maya

A civilization that developed independently is known as...

• Original

• Pristine

• Independent

• Pre-Columbian era

What is considered a "cradle of civilization"?

• Maya

• Mesoamerica

• Aztecs

• Mexico

Chiefdoms dominated by strong families are examples of what?

• Leaders

• Slaves

• Pristine

• Maya and Aztec Civilizations

What is the Great Pyramid in the city of La Venta an example of?

• Monumental Architecture

• Hieroglyphs

• Leaders

• Pristine

Wha were later civilizations that were influenced by the Olmec culture?

• Spanish

• Maya and Aztec

• Indigenous peoples

• Europeans that came over

The first and most important city of the Maya civilization was...

• Tenochtitlan

• Tikal

• Chicen Itza

• Tlacopan

As is other Mesoamerican civilizations, the most important industry of the Maya was..

• Education

• Agriculture

• Slavery

• Archeology