Pre-Columbian Civilizations

What strait did early humans migrate over to the Americas?

• Gibraltar Strait

• Bering Strait

• Magellan Strait

• Bosporus Strait

What lifestyle did the early humans have?

• Farmers

• Merchants

• Hunter-gatherers

• Nomadic herders

What crops did the early settlers begin practicing agriculture with?

• Wheat, rice, and barley

• Corn, beans, and squash

• Potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers

• Apples, oranges, and bananas

Which civilization is NOT mentioned in the list of Central and South American civilizations?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

• Babylonian

Where were the Olmec primarily located?

• Northern Mexico

• Eastern Mexico

• Southern Mexico

• Western Mexico

What type of religion did the Olmec practice?

• Monotheistic

• Polytheistic

• Atheistic

• Animistic

What practice did the Olmec begin to honor their gods?

• Animal sacrifice

• Human sacrifice

• Plant offerings

• Dance rituals

What was the first civilization in the Americas?

• The Maya

• The Aztec

• The Inca

• The Olmec

What did the Olmec build?

• Pyramids

• Colossal Heads

• Temples

• Roads

How did the Olmec fall?

• Conquered by the Aztecs

• Natural disasters

• No one knows for sure

• Economic collapse