Mesoamerican Cultures Quiz

Which language are the words avocado, tomato, and chocolate originally based on?

• Spanish

• Nahuatl

• French

• Portuguese

What type of calendar did Mesoamerican cultures use?

• 365-day solar calendar

• 260-day calendar

• 30-day lunar calendar

• 400-day calendar

Who first used the term "Mesoamerica"?

• Paul Kirchhoff

• Albert Einstein

• Sigmund Freud

• Charles Darwin

What does the term "Mesoamerica" mean in Greek?

• Land of the Gods

• Middle or Intermediate

• Land of the Sun

• Ancient Civilization

What is a common architectural feature among Mesoamerican cultures?

• Gothic cathedrals

• Pyramids

• Skyscrapers

• Igloos

Which of the following is a Mesoamerican ballgame?

• Soccer

• Basketball

• Pok-A-Tok

• Tennis

What type of geographical areas does Mesoamerica include?

• Only deserts

• Only tropical areas

• Humid tropical areas, dry deserts, high mountainous terrain

• Only coastal plains

What is the significance of the term "Mesoamerica"?

• It refers to a modern political alliance

• It designates geographical areas with shared cultural traits

• It is a brand of chocolate

• It is a type of ancient weapon

Which period is known as the Formative Period in Mesoamerican history?

• Archaic Period

• Pre-Classic Period

• Classic Period

• Postclassic Period

Which cultures were prominent during the Postclassic Period?

• Olmec and Tlatilco

• Teotihuacan and Maya

• Toltec, Aztec (Mexica), Mixtec, Maya

• Maya and Zapotec