Mesoamerica Quiz

What is the literal translation of the term 'Mesoamerica'?

• Middle America

• Ancient America

• Central America

• Southern America

Which anthropologist first used the term 'Mesoamerica'?

• John Smith

• David Stuart

• Paul Kirchhoff

• Michael Coe

Which civilization is known for their large carved basalt stone head statues?

• Zapotec

• Aztec

• Maya

• Olmec

During which period did the Olmec civilization thrive?

• 900 C.E. to 1519 C.E.

• 1345 C.E. to 1521 C.E.

• 1500 B.C.E. to 800 C.E.

• 1200 B.C.E. to 400 B.C.E.

Which civilization is known for their advanced irrigation and terracing techniques?

• Mixtec

• Maya

• Olmec

• Aztec

What was the capital of the Aztec Empire?

• Teotihuacan

• Palenque

• Tenochtitlan

• Chichen Itza

Which period is also known as the 'Formative Period'?

• Classic

• Post-Classic

• Archaic

• Pre-Classic

What was a significant factor in the downfall of the Aztec Empire?

• Internal rebellion

• Drought

• European diseases

• Volcanic activity

Which civilization developed the first known writing and numerical systems in Mesoamerica?

• Olmec

• Aztec

• Zapotec

• Maya

Which civilization occupied areas of northern Belize, Guatemala, and parts of southern Mexico?

• Aztec

• Olmec

• Toltec

• Maya