Mesoamerica Quiz

What type of forests covered most of the land in Mesoamerica?

• Deciduous forests

• Coniferous forests

• Tropical forests

• Temperate forests

What did the early Maya do to the land to farm?

• Built terraces

• Cleared areas

• Used irrigation

• Planted trees

Which of the following crops did the Maya grow?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Beans

• Barley

What geographical feature affected the life of the early Maya?

• Mountains

• Deserts

• Geography

• Rivers

Which of the following was a major influence on the Maya's way of life?

• Climate

• Geography

• Politics

• Trade

What does the yellow area on the map represent?

• Extent of the Maya Empire

• Olmec Heartland

• Gulf of Mexico

• Caribbean Sea

What material is shown on the left side of the image?

• Jade

• Obsidian

• Granite

• Marble

What color is jade typically associated with?

• Black

• Green

• Red

• Blue

Which material is considered precious and often used in art?

• Obsidian

• Jade

• Basalt

• Slate

What crops were grown in the warm lowlands of the Maya territory?

• Wheat and barley

• Rice and corn

• Cotton and cacao

• Potatoes and tomatoes