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Olmec

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Olmecs were considered ___________ because they began many traditions that were used by later civilizations.

a)

MVPs

b)

Motherculture

c)

Mesoamerican royalty

2.

The Olmecs were farmers, fisherman, and

a)

Artisans

b)

Actors

c)

Doctors

d)

Lawyers

3.

The most prominent city was

a)

San Luis

b)

San Lorenzo

c)

San Leon

d)

San Lopez

4.

Although, researchers don't know for sure the big stone heads are believed to be of

a)

Kings

b)

Famous ball players

c)

Olmec presidents

5.

The chief god had which type of animal head

a)

Anaconda

b)

Serpent

c)

Jaguar

d)

Black puma

6.

The colossal stone heads are wearing a

a)

Construction hat

b)

Helmet

c)

Flower Crown

d)

Cap

7.

The Olmecs created the ______ that influenced many sports today

a)

Stone courts

b)

Athletic Sneakers

c)

Ball game

d)

Game rules

8.

The Olmecs cultivated maize, squash, beans, sweet potatoes, and

a)

Lemon

b)

Tomatoes

c)

Green beans

d)

Avocadoes

9.

The ball used in the ball game was made of

a)

Twigs

b)

Marbles

c)

Stones

d)

Rubber

10.

The Olmecs cultivated maize which is also known as

a)

Peppers

b)

Jalapenos

c)

Corn

d)

Macaroni

11.

What did the Olmecs use to track days?

a)

Calendar

b)

Watch

c)

Dirt

d)

Sun dial

12.

The word "meso" means

a)

Table

b)

Third

c)

American

d)

Middle

13.

What is the color of jade?

a)

Yellow

b)

Blue

c)

Green

d)

Red

14.

What is the volcanic rock the stone heads are made from?

a)

Basalt

b)

Bastille

c)

Bar-Be-Que

d)

Obsidian

15.

How many gods did the Olmecs believe in?

a)

1

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8