The Olmec Civilization the

Olmec Art.

Hematite was used by the Olmecs to create art. From where did they get the Hematite?

• Volcano eruptions

• Under the earth

• From the ocean

• From trees

Which technology did they create? You can choose more than one option.

• Machines to demolish temples.

• Cocoa

• Math and Calendars

• A form of writing (they had their own symbols)

The Olmecs would trade all sort of things. They wanted in return things that were not common to them. What did they used to trade?

• Pottery, statues, obsidian, and people.

• Pottery, temples, obsidian, and houses

• Pottery, statues, obsidian, and figurines.

These part of the population used to stay home and cook. They would also wave and make potter. Women or Men?

The man would go out and farm and fish. What type of food they ate?

• Beans, sweet potatoes, and tomatoes, maize.

• Roast beef and cabrito.

• Beans, maize, and apples.

• Beans, sweet potatoes, maize, and apples.

Why did the Olmec civilization disappear?

• Scientists say is it because of aliens.

• Scientists say it was because of enemies.

• Scientists say there is not answer for this mystery.

• Scientists say they got tired of living in Tabasco and Veracruz.

Which year the Olmecs appeared and disappeared?

• 1200 BCE to 400 BC

• 1200 BCE to 100 BC

• 1600 BCE to 100 BC

Which cities were their principal places to live?

• La Venta and La cruz

• San Lorenzo and La cruz

• La cruz and Tabasco

• La Venta and San Lorenzo