
Olmec Civilization Quiz

Quiz
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History
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7th Grade
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Hard
Amanda Barcellos
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7 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where was the Olmec civilization located?
Along the Pacific Coast
Along the Gulf of Mexico
In the Andes Mountains
In the desert
Answer explanation
The Olmec civilization was primarily located along the Gulf of Mexico, particularly in the modern-day states of Veracruz and Tabasco, making this the correct answer.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe the environment of the Olmec homeland.
Cold and dry
Hot and humid with swampy rainforests
Rocky with many mountains
Covered in dense forests
Answer explanation
The Olmec homeland was characterized by a hot and humid climate, featuring swampy rainforests. This environment supported diverse flora and fauna, which was crucial for the Olmec civilization's agriculture and daily life.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the Olmec social structure?
Farmers and merchants only
Ruler, priests, merchants, farmers
Soldiers and farmers only
Only priests and rulers
Answer explanation
The Olmec social structure included various roles: rulers held power, priests managed religious practices, merchants facilitated trade, and farmers provided food. Thus, the best description is 'Ruler, priests, merchants, farmers'.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Olmecs were polytheistic. What does polytheistic mean?
Belief in a single god
Belief in many gods
Worshipping the sun
Belief in nature
Answer explanation
Polytheistic means belief in many gods, which is characteristic of the Olmec culture. The other options refer to monotheism, specific worship practices, or nature beliefs, which do not define polytheism.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What were two common crops grown by the Olmecs?
Rice and wheat
Corn and beans
Potatoes and tomatoes
Sugar and bananas
Answer explanation
The Olmecs primarily cultivated corn and beans, which were staple crops in Mesoamerica. Rice and wheat are not native to the region, while potatoes and tomatoes were not common in Olmec agriculture. Sugar and bananas also do not fit.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of art is the Olmec civilization best known for?
Painted murals
Giant stone heads and jade figurines
Clay pottery
Bronze sculptures
Answer explanation
The Olmec civilization is best known for its colossal stone heads and intricate jade figurines, which are iconic representations of their artistic achievements, unlike painted murals, clay pottery, or bronze sculptures.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happened to the Olmec civilization?
We know exactly how they disappeared.
There is no information at all.
There are only theories and guesses.
They moved to another country.
Answer explanation
The decline of the Olmec civilization remains uncertain, with historians proposing various theories and guesses about their disappearance, rather than definitive answers.
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