Exploring Early American Civilizations

What is a distinctive feature of Olmec art?

• Use of bronze sculptures

• Colossal stone heads

• Intricate wood carvings

• Glass mosaics

Which material did the Olmec primarily use for their colossal heads?

• Marble

• Granite

• Basalt

• Limestone

What was the primary purpose of the Maya calendar?

• To track agricultural cycles

• To predict weather patterns

• To organize religious festivals

• To calculate trade routes

How many days are in the Maya Haab' calendar?

• 260 days

• 365 days

• 400 days

• 500 days

What was a key agricultural technique used by the Norte Chico civilization?

• Slash-and-burn farming

• Terrace farming

• Irrigation systems

• Crop rotation

Which crop was commonly grown by the Norte Chico civilization?

• Wheat

• Maize

• Potatoes

• Cotton

Which animal was significant in Olmec religious beliefs?

• Eagle

• Jaguar

• Serpent

• Frog

What was the highest social class in Maya society?

• Merchants

• Priests

• Nobles

• Farmers

Who were considered the intellectual elite in Maya society?

• Warriors

• Artisans

• Priests

• Farmers

Which geographical feature was crucial for Norte Chico trade?

• Mountains

• Rivers

• Deserts

• Forests