The Decline of the Olmec Civilization

What is the Olmec civilization considered to be?

• The first great civilization in Mesoamerica

• The last great civilization in Mesoamerica

• A civilization that never existed

• A civilization that came after the Maya and Aztec

Which two great Olmec cities have been discovered?

• San Lorenzo and La Venta

• Tres Zapotes and Veracruz

• San Lorenzo and Tres Zapotes

• La Venta and Veracruz

What were the Olmec known for in terms of their craftsmanship?

• Building structures and aqueducts

• Carving stunning colossal heads

• Creating a writing system

• All of the above

What happened to the Olmec civilization around 400 B.C.?

• It went into decline and was eventually abandoned

• It was conquered by the Maya civilization

• It experienced a golden age of prosperity

• It migrated to a different region

What factors likely contributed to the decline of the Olmec civilization?

• Natural ecological changes and human actions

• Warfare with other civilizations

• Internal strife within the society

• All of the above

What is the name given to the culture that evolved from the Olmec civilization?

• Epi-Olmec culture

• Maya culture

• Aztec culture

• Veracruz culture

Which city became the most important Epi-Olmec city?

• San Lorenzo

• La Venta

• Tres Zapotes

• Veracruz

What advancements did the Epi-Olmec culture make?

• Writing, astronomy, and calendrics

• Monumental art and sculptures

• Trade and economy

• Religion and architecture

What happened to the extensive trade networks of the Olmecs?

• They fell apart

• They expanded to include more regions

• They were taken over by another civilization

• They remained intact

What made the Olmec civilization vulnerable to climate changes?

• Their reliance on a limited number of crops

• Their advanced writing system

• Their strong military

• Their isolation from other civilizations