Olmec vs. Mayan Civilizations Quiz

Which civilization is considered the "Mother Culture" of Mesoamerica?

• Maya

• Olmeca

• Aztec

• Inca

The Maya civilization is well known for its advances in which field?

• Agriculture

• Astronomy

• Metallurgy

• Navigation

Which civilization developed first around 1200 BC?

• Olmec

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

The Mayans developed a complex writing system. What is it called?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Pictograms

• Alphabetic

Which civilization is known for creating colossal head sculptures?

• Maya

• Olmec

• Aztec

• Inca

The Maya civilization made significant contributions to which mathematical concept?

• The concept of zero

• Algebra

• Geometry

• Calculus

Which civilization had a city called La Venta?

• Maya

• Olmec

• Aztec

• Inca

The Mayans were known for their calendar system. How many days did their solar Haab' calendar have?

• 260 days

• 365 days

• 360 days

• 354 days

Which civilization was primarily established in the lowlands of what is now Guatemala?

• Olmec

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

It is believed that the Olmecs influenced the Mayans in which of the following areas?

• Writing system

• Calendar system

• Religious practices

• All of the above