Olmec Civilization Quiz

Olmec Civilization Quiz

7th Grade

7 Qs

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Olmec Civilization Quiz

Olmec Civilization Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

History

7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amanda Barcellos

FREE Resource

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.