Ancient Mesoamerica

Where were the Olmec people primarily located?

• Along the Gulf Coast of Mexico

• In the mountains of Peru

• Along the Pacific Coast

• In Central America's jungles

What does the word "Olmecatl" mean in nahuatl?

• Stone carvers

• People who live where rubber is made

• Ancient ones

• Pyramid builders

What did the Olmecs create by combining tree sap with Moonflower vines?

• Medicine

• Paint

• Glue

• Rubber

The Olmecs are often called what?

• The Warrior Culture

• The Mother Culture

• The Trading Culture

• The Stone Culture

Where was the Maya civilization primarily located?

• Amazon Rainforest

• Yucatan Peninsula

• Andes Mountains

• Caribbean Islands

During which period was the golden age of Maya civilization?

• 100-300 CE

• 500-1100 CE

• 300-900 CE

• 1000-1500 CE

Which farming method involved cutting down trees and burning vegetation?

• Terrace farming

• Raised field farming

• Crop rotation

• Slash and burn

Which crops did the Maya commonly grow?

• Rice and wheat

• Potatoes and tomatoes

• Maize and beans

• Barley and oats

What was the Maya political structure based on?

• One unified empire

• Tribal councils

• Democratic elections

• Independent city-states

How many Maya books survive today?

• None

• Dozens

• Hundreds

• Four