Olmec Quiz

What is the Olmec civilization known as?

• Mayan Empire

• Ancient Greeks

• Mother Culture

• Inca Civilization

Which of the following is a famous Olmec art form?

• Stone carvings

• Pottery

• Colossal heads

• Mosaic tiles

What is the main material used in Olmec architecture?

• wood

• metal

• stone

• clay

What is the name of the Olmec writing system?

• Mayan script

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

• Unknown

Which of the following was a major Olmec religious belief?

• The worship of jaguars and other animals

• The worship of mountains and other natural formations

• The worship of corn and other crops

• The worship of the sun and other celestial bodies

What was the main economic activity of the Olmec civilization?

• agriculture

• mining

• manufacturing

• fishing

Which of the following was an important Olmec trade item?

• gold

• silk

• spices

• jade

Which of the following animals was considered sacred by the Olmecs?

• jaguar

• monkey

• eagle

• crocodile

What is Polytheism

• 2 Gods

• No Gods

• Many Gods

• 1 God

What is Monotheism

• 1 God

• Many Gods

• Jaguar God

• 1 Gods