Ancient Olmec and Maya Quiz

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

• Pyramids

• Mysterious sculptures

• Ancient jungle cities

• All of the above

What is a hieroglyph?

• A type of Olmec sculpture

• A system of writing using symbols

• A Maya city

• A type of jungle animal

Which ancient civilization developed the first Mesoamerican calendar?

• Maya

• Inca

• Aztec

• Olmec

Which ancient civilization is known for their elaborate stone heads?

• Aztec

• Inca

• Maya

• Olmec

What is the famous Maya calendar called?

• Gregorian calendar

• Roman calendar

• Maya Long Count calendar

• Ancient calendar

When did the Olmec civilization decline?

• Around 1200 CE

• Around 400 BCE

• Around 1500 CE

• Around 2000 BCE

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

What factors contributed to the decline of the Olmec and Maya civilizations?

• Environmental issues

• Warfare

• Changing societal dynamics

• All of the above

Which civilization faced a series of city-state collapses and the eventual decline of their classic period?

• Olmec

• Maya

• Inca

• Aztec

What is the legacy of the ancient 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