Quiz on the Olmec Civilization

Where is Mesoamerica located?

• South America

• North America

• Asia

• Europe

The Olmec Civilization is believed to have flourished during which time period?

• 500-200 BC

• 1500-400 BC

• 1000-500 AD

• 800-600 AD

What does the term "Olmec" mean?

• Stone People

• Rubber People

• Sun People

• Water People

The Olmec culture is considered the "mother culture" of which later civilizations?

• Inca and Maya

• Aztec and Maya

• Maya and Toltec

• Inca and Aztec

What did the Olmec believe in concerning the ranks of existence?

• Two ranks

• Four ranks

• Three ranks

• Five ranks

Which deity is not mentioned among the Olmec deities?

• The Olmec Dragon

• The Feathered Serpent

• The Sun God

• The Water God

What were the sacred natural places for the Olmecs?

• Deserts and valleys

• Mountains and lakes

• Springs, caves, mountaintops, and rivers

• Islands and forests

What marked the end of the Olmec civilization's growth and the beginning of its decline?

• Economic collapse

• Environmental changes

• Wars with neighbouring civilizations

• Epidemics

What is the most agreed-upon theory about the Olmec Colossal Heads?

• They represent animals.

• They are religious artifacts.

• They represent Olmec rulers.

• They are ancient tombs.

What was a major factor in the Olmec decline, according to archaeologists?

• Wars with other civilizations

• Volcanic eruptions and environmental changes

• Internal conflicts

• Lack of resources