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Early Civilization

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which ancient American Indian group developed a strong trade system in what is now southern Mexico?

a)

the Adena

b)

the Ancient Puebloans

c)

the Olmec

d)

the Mound Builders

2.

In the Mayan Culture, which class was considered the most important?

a)

the traders

b)

the farmers

c)

the religious leaders

d)

the soldiers

3.

Fill in the blank

A region's climate is one feature used to describe its _______.

a)

artifacts

b)

civilizations

c)

environment

d)

traditions

4.

Fill in the blank

The earliest ____ began when people began to live a more settled life.

a)

artifacts

b)

civilization

c)

environment

d)

tradition

5.

Which civilization is considered the "mother culture" of the Americas?

a)

the Adena

b)

the Ancient Puebloan

c)

the Maya

d)

the Olmec

6.

What did the Olmec and Mound civilization have in common?

a)

They both developed counting systems

b)

They both built strong trade systems

c)

They both used stone and adobe to build their homes

d)

They both flourished in what is now southern Mexico

7.

What was one way that American Indian groups used mounds?

a)

for decorations

b)

for burials

c)

for religion

d)

None of the above

8.

How were the Mayan and Olmec societies alike?

a)

They both used counting system

b)

They both had same religion

c)

They both spoke the same language

d)

They both had the same writing system?

9.

What is a hieroglyphs?

a)

Counting system

b)

Picture symbols

c)

map

d)

civilization

10.

What civilization was one of the first team sports in history?

a)

The Olmec

b)

The Maya

c)

The Mound Builders

d)

none of the above