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Ancient Olmec and Maya Quiz

Authored by Stephen Adamcik

History

9th Grade

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Ancient Olmec and Maya Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What comes to mind when you think of the ancient Olmec and Maya civilizations?

Pyramids

Mysterious sculptures

Ancient jungle cities

All of the above

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a hieroglyph?

A type of Olmec sculpture

A system of writing using symbols

A Maya city

A type of jungle animal

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ancient civilization developed the first Mesoamerican calendar?

Maya

Inca

Aztec

Olmec

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ancient civilization is known for their elaborate stone heads?

Aztec

Inca

Maya

Olmec

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the famous Maya calendar called?

Gregorian calendar

Roman calendar

Maya Long Count calendar

Ancient calendar

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did the Olmec civilization decline?

Around 1200 CE

Around 400 BCE

Around 1500 CE

Around 2000 BCE

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the Olmec and Maya civilizations?

Contributions in art, mathematics, astronomy, and writing

Influence on Mesoamerican and global cultures

Both A and B

None of the above

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