Olmecs settle on Gulf Coast of Mexico
- 1. What is one of the key distinguishing features of Olmec culture?
A) Metal tools
B) Pyramids
C) Colossal stone heads
D) Terracotta figurines
- 2. Where specifically did the Olmecs settle on the Gulf Coast of Mexico?
A) Chiapas
B) Veracruz and Tabasco
C) Yucatán Peninsula
D) Oaxaca
- 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) Aztec
B) Toltec
C) Inca
D) Maya
- 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) Machu Picchu
B) Teotihuacan
C) Chichen Itza
D) San Lorenzo
- 6. A unique aspect of Olmec art is the portrayal of which animal with a human-like face?
A) Crocodile
B) Jaguar
C) Monkey
D) Eagle
- 7. What agricultural crops were grown by the Olmecs on the Gulf Coast of Mexico?
A) Barley and potatoes
B) Quinoa and amaranth
C) Rice and wheat
D) Corn and beans
- 8. What was the primary architectural feature of Olmec cities and ceremonial centers?
A) Palaces
B) Stelae
C) Mounds
D) Pyramids
- 9. Who excavated and studied the site of La Venta, an important Olmec ceremonial center?
A) Matthew Stirling
B) Hernán Cortés
C) Bernal Díaz del Castillo
D) Francisco Pizarro
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