Early Mesoamerican Civilizations

The land bridge connecting Asia and North America was called

• Monte Albán.

• Beringia.

• La Venta.

• Mesoamerica.

Which was the "mother culture" of Mesoamerica?

• Olmecs

• Zapotecs

• Maya

• Aztecs

Mesoamerica is the region between central __ and __.

• Guatemala; Peru

• Guatemala; Honduras

• Mexico; Peru

• Mexico; Honduras

Which animal was important to the Olmec, as evidenced by their sculptures and art?

• Eagle

• Jaguar

• Lizard

• Panther

Which best describes the climate of where the Olmecs lived?

• Temperate climate with seasons, much like the northeastern US today

• Mountainous and cool, with thick forests

• Dry and arid, desert conditions

• Hot and humid with swamps and jungles

Which is the oldest Olmec site?

• La Venta

• San Lorenzo

• San José Mogote

• Monte Albán

In which region did the Zapotec civilization develop?

• Sierra Madre Mountains

• Amazon Valley

• Andes Mountains

• Oaxaca Valley

Which was the first city in America?

• Monte Albán

• Beringia

• Tikal

• Tenochtitlán

Which civilization greatly influenced the Zapotec?

• Maya

• Aztecs

• Olmecs

• Nazca

What does the name "Olmec" mean?

• Jaguar people

• Rubber people

• Rainforest people

• Stone people