Lead Measure: Week of 3/24: Mayas-Civilizations in the Americas

Where did the oldest civilizations in the Americas form?

• South America

• Mesoamerica

• North America

• Europe

What was one of the first steps migrating peoples took to create civilizations?

• They built large factories

• They created villages

• They invented writing

• They developed technology

What type of climate do the highlands experience year-round?

• Cold

• Warm

• Dry

• Snowy

During which months does it rain in the highlands?

• January-March

• April-October

• November-December

• May-August

What is obsidian?

• A type of rock

• Volcanic glass

• A metal

• A type of soil

Where did the Olmecs live?

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Tropical forests

• Grasslands

What farming method did the Olmecs use?

• Crop rotation

• Slash and burn agriculture

• Terrace farming

• Hydroponics

What was the impact of increased trade for the Olmecs?

• They became isolated

• They influenced a wide area

• They lost their culture

• They stopped farming

What are the Olmecs known for in terms of art?

• Paintings

• Huge heads carved out of stone

• Pottery

• Tapestries

What pattern did the Olmecs set for future civilizations?

• Isolation

• Nomadic lifestyle

• Mesoamerican civilizations

• Industrialization