- 1. What is one of the key distinguishing features of Olmec culture?
A) Metal tools
B) Pyramids
C) Terracotta figurines
D) Colossal stone heads
- 2. Where specifically did the Olmecs settle on the Gulf Coast of Mexico?
A) Chiapas
B) Oaxaca
C) Yucatán Peninsula
D) Veracruz and Tabasco
- 3. The Olmec civilization had a significant influence on later Mesoamerican cultures. Which of the following civilizations is believed to have been influenced by the Olmecs?
A) Toltec
B) Maya
C) Inca
D) Aztec
- 4. What materials did the Olmecs use to create their colossal stone heads?
A) Sandstone
B) Limestone
C) Marble
D) Basalt
- 5. Which of the following is a major Olmec archaeological site located in present-day Mexico?
A) Chichen Itza
B) Machu Picchu
C) San Lorenzo
D) Teotihuacan
- 6. A unique aspect of Olmec art is the portrayal of which animal with a human-like face?
A) Eagle
B) Monkey
C) Crocodile
D) Jaguar
- 7. What agricultural crops were grown by the Olmecs on the Gulf Coast of Mexico?
A) Quinoa and amaranth
B) Barley and potatoes
C) Corn and beans
D) Rice and wheat
- 8. What was the primary architectural feature of Olmec cities and ceremonial centers?
A) Pyramids
B) Stelae
C) Palaces
D) Mounds
- 9. Who excavated and studied the site of La Venta, an important Olmec ceremonial center?
A) Francisco Pizarro
B) Hernán Cortés
C) Matthew Stirling
D) Bernal Díaz del Castillo
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