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WorksheetsExploring Early American Civilizations
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 16mins
What is a distinctive feature of Olmec art?
Use of bronze sculptures
Colossal stone heads
Intricate wood carvings
Glass mosaics
Which material did the Olmec primarily use for their colossal heads?
Marble
Granite
Basalt
Limestone
What was the primary purpose of the Maya calendar?
To track agricultural cycles
To predict weather patterns
To organize religious festivals
To calculate trade routes
How many days are in the Maya Haab' calendar?
260 days
365 days
400 days
500 days
What was a key agricultural technique used by the Norte Chico civilization?
Slash-and-burn farming
Terrace farming
Irrigation systems
Crop rotation
Which crop was commonly grown by the Norte Chico civilization?
Wheat
Maize
Potatoes
Cotton
Which animal was significant in Olmec religious beliefs?
Eagle
Jaguar
Serpent
Frog
What was the highest social class in Maya society?
Merchants
Priests
Nobles
Farmers
Who were considered the intellectual elite in Maya society?
Warriors
Artisans
Priests
Farmers
Which geographical feature was crucial for Norte Chico trade?
Mountains
Rivers
Deserts
Forests
What is a notable architectural feature of the Olmec civilization?
Pyramids
Stone circles
Steppe mounds
Ziggurats
Which deity was commonly worshipped by the Olmec?
Sun God
Rain God
Feathered Serpent
Earth Goddess
What was the role of the Maya king?
Military leader
Religious leader
Both military and religious leader
Economic advisor
What was a common trade route for the Norte Chico civilization?
Overland caravans
Coastal sea routes
Mountain passes
Desert trails
How did the Maya use their knowledge of astronomy?
To create maps
To predict eclipses
To build sundials
To navigate the seas
What was a staple crop for the Norte Chico civilization?
Rice
Barley
Quinoa
Maize
What was the role of Maya scribes?
To record history
To lead religious ceremonies
To train warriors
To manage trade
What was a significant export of the Norte Chico civilization?
Textiles
Pottery
Obsidian
Salt
What civilization was the "parent culture" of later Pre-Columbian civilizations?
Olmec
Toltec
Mexica
Maya
Why were the Olmecs called "Rubber People?"
they invented rubber
they looked like rubber bands
they hated rubber
they ate rubber
Which civilization lived on the Yucatan Peninsula?
Maya
Aztec
Inca
What is the area the Maya civilization was located called?
Texas
Panama
Yucatan Peninsula
South America
The Olmecs had ceremonial__________ as a religious ritual.
Festivals
Dinner
ballgame
Sacrifices
How did the environment affect Mesoamerican and Andean civilizations? Give examples of culture, agriculture, religion, and government. Use complete sentences.
What civilization was the "parent culture" of later Pre-Columbian civilizations?
Olmec
Toltec
Mexica
Maya
