The Olmec Civilization

How heavy is a stone head?

• 40 tons

• 50 pounds

• 2,000 ounces

• 1,000 pounds

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CCSS.HSG.MG.A.2

Where were they located?

• Mesoamerica

• United States

• Africa

• Australia

What were they called?

• The Mother Culture

• Head Builders

• Mound Builders

• Cat people

What did the Olmec make?

• Chocolate

• Stone heads

• All of the above

• Pyramids

How long did they last?

• 400 years

• 100,000 years

• 6 years

• 1,100 years

Why were they called the "Mother Culture?"

• They influenced other cultures like the Aztecs and Mayans.

• They were bossy.

• They were really smart.

• They were the last.

What did they eat?

• Corn

• Meat

• Chocolate

• Pizza

What did the Olmec make from hematite?

• clothing

• perfectly ground mirrors

• carved pottery

• countertops

Which of the following is NOT true about the Olmec?

• They used a form of picture writing

• They had their own number system and calendar

• They built giant totem poles in front of their homes

• How their civilization came to an end is a mystery.

What represented the Rain God and was the favorite subject of Olmec art?

• lion

• tiger

• bear

• jaguar