Early Civilization

Which ancient American Indian group developed a strong trade system in what is now southern Mexico?

• the Adena

• the Ancient Puebloans

• the Olmec

• the Mound Builders

In the Mayan Culture, which class was considered the most important?

• the traders

• the farmers

• the religious leaders

• the soldiers

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A region's climate is one feature used to describe its _______.

• artifacts

• civilizations

• environment

• traditions

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The earliest ____ began when people began to live a more settled life.

• artifacts

• civilization

• environment

• tradition

Which civilization is considered the "mother culture" of the Americas?

• the Adena

• the Ancient Puebloan

• the Maya

• the Olmec

What did the Olmec and Mound civilization have in common?

• They both developed counting systems

• They both built strong trade systems

• They both used stone and adobe to build their homes

• They both flourished in what is now southern Mexico

What was one way that American Indian groups used mounds?

• for decorations

• for burials

• for religion

• None of the above

How were the Mayan and Olmec societies alike?

• They both used counting system

• They both had same religion

• They both spoke the same language

• They both had the same writing system?

What is a hieroglyphs?

• Counting system

• Picture symbols

• map

• civilization

What civilization was one of the first team sports in history?

• The Olmec

• The Maya

• The Mound Builders

• none of the above