Ancient Mesoamerica

When did humans first arrive in North and South America?

• About 5,000 years ago

• About 10,000 years ago

• About 15,000–16,000 years ago

• About 20,000 years ago

What was the most likely route humans took to arrive in the Americas?

• Crossing the Bering Land Bridge

• Crossing the Atlantic Ocean

• Crossing the Pacific Ocean

• Traveling through Africa

Which crops were independently developed in the Americas by 7,000–9,000 years ago?

• Maize and squash

• Rice and wheat

• Potatoes and barley

• Bananas and millet

What percentage of the world’s population lived in the Americas before European contact around 1500 CE?

• 10–20%

• 5–10%

• 1–5%

• 25–30%

Which of the following civilizations was NOT mentioned as a major society in the Americas before European colonization?

• Mississippian (Cahokia)

• Maya

• Aztec

• Egyptian

What were some achievements of civilizations in the Americas before European colonization?

• Developing nuclear technology and space exploration

• Discovering electricity and creating modern medicine

• Inventing the steam engine and building railroads

• Building major cities, developing trade networks, practicing religion, and creating writing systems

What was the first major civilization in Mesoamerica?

• Inca

• Aztec

• Olmec

• Maya

What does the name 'Olmec' mean?

• Stone carvers

• Maize growers

• Rain worshippers

• Rubber people

Which of the following was a ceremonial city built by the Olmec?

• San Lorenzo

• Tenochtitlan

• Machu Picchu

• Cahokia

What type of agriculture did the Olmec develop?

• Slash-and-burn agriculture

• Irrigation farming

• Hydroponics

• Terrace farming