Mesoamerica/Olmec

Which part of the equator does Mesoamerica fall in?

• tropical

• north pole

• south pole

What is a natural resource found in Mesoamerica?

• iron

• coal

• obsidian

What did they use to fertilize soil in slash-and-burn agriculture?

• sap

• ash

• soil

What was a staple food in Mesoamerica?

• Cacao

• Avocados

• Maize

Who was considered the "Mother Culture"?

• Aztecs

• Mayans

• Olmec

True or False: Hands can be used in The Ball Game

• True

• False

What type of buildings did farmers live in?

• stone

• mud

• wood

What did the Mayan god of Maize have on his head?

• Corn

• Flowers

• Wheat

Who did the stone heads represent?

• rulers

• farmers

• artisans

What traditions did the Olmec begin that were later adopted by others?

• Religious ceremonies and farming

• Calendars and mud houses

• Calendars and ceremonial centers