G08 - Social Studies QUiz

What is the significance of La Venta in Olmec history?

• It replaced San Lorenzo as the dominant city.
  
  

• It had the first known agricultural fields

• It was abandoned due to environmental decline

• It was a major trade hub

What type of house did wealthy Roman men live in, which served both practical and symbolic roles?

• Insula

• Amphora

• Villa

• Domus

What goods were commonly extracted as tribute during Maya conquests?

• Metal tools, pottery, and spices

• Salt, textiles, and agricultural goods

• Livestock, jade, and pottery

• Weapons, gems, and maize

What role did Olmec leaders likely serve in their society?

• Shamans

• Farmers

• Military generals

• Traders

What is one reason historians have been able to decode Maya writing?

• It uses modern phonetics

• Rosetta stone-like comparisons with Aztec texts

• Surviving texts on stone monuments and codices

• Oral tradition preserved in Maya villages

What trade goods contributed to Teotihuacán’s wealth?

• Ceramics and animal hides

• Cotton, obsidian, cacao, and marine shells

• Maize, beans, and squash

• Silver, gold, and textiles

What type of animals were commonly hunted in the Eastern Woodlands?

• Bison and guanacos

• Catfish, deer, and rabbits

• Fish and mollusks

• ) Llamas and alpacas

Why was the Flavian Amphitheater called the "Colosseum"?

• It was built by Emperor Nero

• It was the largest amphitheater in the world.

• It was dedicated to the Roman sun god Sol.

• It was named after the colossal statue of Nero nearby.

What major export from Egypt earned it the title of Rome's "breadbasket"?

• Papyrus
  
  

• Olive oil

• Grain

• Linen

What was a significant advantage of sea routes over land routes in the Roman Empire?

• They were less expensive for trade

• They were faster for transporting goods

• They were safer from pirates.

• They connected directly to the Silk Roads.