Mesoamerican Civilizations

Which civilization is credited with possibly having the first writing system in the Americas, as evidenced by the Cascajal Block?

• Maya

• Olmec

• Zapotec

• Mixtec

What was the primary function of the chinampas surrounding Tenochtitlan?

• Defensive barriers

• Religious sites

• Agricultural production

• Trade centers

Which civilization's mythology includes the Popol Vuh, recounting the Hero Twins and deities like Kukulcan?

• Olmec

• Maya

• Toltec

• Mexica

Which civilization was known for the construction of colossal basalt heads, some as tall as 11 feet?

• Olmec

• Maya

• Zapotec

• Toltec

Which civilization's capital was Tula, known for its massive warrior columns?

• Olmec

• Zapotec

• Mixtec

• Toltec

Which civilization's capital was Tenochtitlan, known for its division into four camps and 20 Capulli?

• Olmec

• Maya

• Mexica

• Zapotec

Which civilization is associated with the Long Count calendar?

• Olmec

• Maya

• Zapotec

• Toltec

Which civilization was known for the ritual of bloodletting and the Mesoamerican ballgame?

• Olmec

• Maya

• Zapotec

• Toltec

Which civilization's mythology includes the god Huitzilopochtli, associated with the founding of Tenochtitlan?

• Olmec

• Maya

• Mexica

• Zapotec

Which civilization's capital was known for the Templo Mayor, dedicated to the gods Huitzilopochtli and Tlaloc?

• Olmec

• Maya

• Mexica

• Zapotec