Civilizaciones Antiguas en Mesoamérica

What was the most prominent Olmec city?

• La Venta

• Tres Zapotes

• San Lorenzo

• Tenochtitlan

What did the Olmecs live in?

• Stone houses

• Wooden huts

• Mud buildings

• Caves

When did the Mayan Civilization last?

• 100-500 AD

• 250-900 AD

• 500-1000 AD

• 900-1500 AD

Which civilization strongly influenced the Mayans?

• Aztecs

• Incas

• Olmecs

• Egyptians

Which of the following cities was NOT a known Mayan city?

• Chichen Itza

• Palenque

• Tikal

• Machu Picchu

What was one of the most important accomplishments of the Mayans?

• Building pyramids

• Developing a writing system

• Creating pottery

• Domesticating animals

What was one of the most important things written about in a codex?

• Agriculture

• Calendar

• Medicine

• Warfare

How many days did the Mayan calendar year have?

• 260

• 300

• 365

• 400

What did the Mayans use to write on besides sculptures?

• Stone tablets

• Animal skin and bark

• Metal sheets

• Papyrus

Which regions did the Mayan civilization cover?

• Southern Mexico and the Yucatan Peninsula

• Northern Mexico and the Baja Peninsula

• Central Mexico and the Gulf Coast

• Eastern Mexico and the Pacific Coast