Olmecs

Olmecs built pyramids similar to ancient Egyptians.

• no

• yes

The Olmec civilization is remembered for it's many ideas and inventions.

• true

• false

The jaguar was the most important Olmec God?

• true

• false

elite means

• planting different crops together

• Middle America (including central and southern Mexico)

• volcanic glass used for cutting

• a ruling class with a lot of power

intercropping is...

• planting different crops together

• Middle America (including central and southern Mexico)

• a volcanic glass used for cutting

• a ruling class with lots of power

What advantages did the coastal lowlands offer early Olmec farmers?

• rainfall for growing crops

• reeds and grasses for building homes

• wildlife for food

• all of the above

What did Olmec's build sculptures of?

• Olmec rulers

• Olmec Gods

• Jaguars

• all of the above

How did Olmec ideas spread to other people?

• through work of mouth

• through trade and adoption by later cultures in the same region

• through dance and song

• all of the above

What is a ceremonial center?

• a high class activity center

• a place to bury the dead

• a place to trade goods

• an area for religious ceremonies

Olmec artists carved sculptures and thrones out of...

• gold

• iron

• basalt