Exploring Mesoamerican Civilizations

What is Mesoamerica known for in terms of ancient civilizations?

• The Roman Empire

• The Olmec, Aztec, Inca, and Maya civilizations

• The Egyptian Pharaohs

• The Indus Valley Civilization

Which of the following is a significant Mesoamerican archaeological site found in the swampy area of Lake Texcoco in Mexico?

• Stonehenge

• Machu Picchu

• Tenocchtitlan

• The Great Wall of China

Which crop was most important to Mesoamerican cultures?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Maize (corn)

• Barley

Which Mesoamerican civilization is known for its large stone heads?

• The Inca

• The Olmec

• The Aztec

• The Maya

What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?

• Tikal

• Chichen Itza

• Tenochtitlan

• Cuzco

This hard, dark, glasslike volcanic rock was used by Mesoamerican civilizations for tools and weapons before the arrival of Europeans?

• Iron

• Bronze

• Obsidian

• Steel

a dried, fermented, fatty seed of the fruit of a South American evergreen tree that is used in making cocoa, chocolate, cocoa butter and was even used as money

• Chinampas

• Maize

• Cacao

• Jelly Beans

This word is a synonym for extremely large

• artifact

• territory

• colossal

• ancient civilization

This is a term for "Middle America" refers to Mexico, Central America, and the Northern part of South America.

• Sub Sahara

• Mesoamerica

• Big Mexico

• Caribbeano Centralio

What was the name of the first civilization in Mexico often called the "Mother Culture"?

• Olmec

• Maya

• Aztec

• Olmaya