Vocabulary

Who were the Olmec?

• The Olmec were an ancient Mesoamerican civilization known for their colossal head sculptures and considered the 'mother culture' of Mesoamerica.

• The Olmec were a nomadic tribe from the Arctic region known for their igloo architecture.

• The Olmec were a medieval European dynasty famous for their castles and knights.

• The Olmec were an ancient African civilization known for their pyramids and hieroglyphics.

What does Polytheistic mean?

• Polytheistic means believing in or worshipping more than one god.

• Polytheistic means believing in only one god.

• Polytheistic means not believing in any god.

• Polytheistic means worshipping animals only.

North and South America are joined by a thin strip of land called Central America, which was later known as what?

• South America

• Mesoamerica

• Andes

• Amazonia

Which mountain range runs the entire west coast of South America?

• The Andes mountains

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Himalayas

• The Alps

The Amazon River, located in South America, is over ______ miles long, starting at the top of the Andes mountains and flowing into the Atlantic Ocean.

• 4,000

• 2,000

• 1,500

• 3,200

To the east of the Americas is the ______ Ocean, and to the west is the ______ Ocean.

• Atlantic, Pacific

• Pacific, Atlantic

• Indian, Arctic

• Southern, Indian

The Andes mountains are the most well-known mountains in the Americas and run the entire west coast of South America.

• True

• False

According to the map, which civilization was located in present-day Mexico?

• Aztec

• Maya

• Inca

• None of the above

Fill in the blank: The Andes Mountains are located along the _______ coast of South America.

• western

• eastern

• northern

• southern

The Amazon Rainforest is located in the northern part of South America.

• True

• False