Olmec and Maya Civilization Insights

The video explores the Olmec and Maya civilizations, highlighting the Olmec's influence on Mesoamerica through their art, religion, and technology. It discusses the Olmec's stone heads, societal structure, and eventual decline. The Maya civilization is introduced, focusing on their achievements in mathematics, astronomy, and architecture. The video also covers Maya society, including their unique beauty standards and legal system, and examines possible reasons for their decline.

What is the Olmec civilization most famous for?

• Their written language

• Their large stone heads

• Their pyramids

• Their advanced metal tools

Which crop was most significant to the Olmec civilization?

• Wheat

• Maize

• Rice

• Barley

What was a unique feature of Olmec stone tools?

• They were made of clay

• They were made of metal

• They were roughly shaped

• They were finely crafted

What did the Maya use as a form of currency?

• Copper coins

• Cacao beans

• Silver bars

• Gold coins

What was the primary purpose of the Maya pyramids?

• Marketplaces

• Monuments to gods and tombs for kings

• Military fortresses

• Residential buildings

How did the Maya view their kings?

• As ordinary citizens

• As divine beings

• As merchants

• As military leaders

What was a common punishment for crimes in Maya society?

• Imprisonment

• Community service

• Shaving the head

• Exile

Which of the following was considered beautiful by the Maya?

• Crossed eyes

• Straight noses

• Short foreheads

• Unpierced ears

What is one theory for the decline of the Maya civilization?

• Invasion by Europeans

• Lack of resources

• Overpopulation

• Unpredictable rainfall

What was a significant influence of the Olmec on the Maya?

• Their language

• Their ball game

• Their metalworking

• Their clothing