Mesoamerica Review

Which of the following statements is FALSE about Mesoamerican civilization?

• They grew maize

• They were river valley civilizations

• Built one of America's first planned cities

• They were polytheistic

How did early Americans originally travel from Asia to America?

• They swam across the ocean

• They crossed a land bridge

• They were always in the Americas

• They traveled by canoe

What was Mesoamerica's most important crop?

• Squash

• Maize

• Beans

• Carrots

For what purpose do historians believe the Olmec carved giant stone heads?

• As tribute to their leaders

• As tribute to God

• They enjoyed artwork

• To scare other tribes

Why did Mesoamericans not have as many achievements as Mesopotamians?

• Mesoamerican civilizations were focused solely on farming and religion

• The Americas lacked natural resources needed for technological advancements

• Early Mesoamericans did not use wheels which limited new inventions in the region

• The geography of the Americas made is difficult for them to interact with other groups

Choose all that apply: Which of the following were advancements made by the Zapotecs?

• Lunar and solar calendar

• Numbering system

• Writing system

• Astronomy

• Concrete

What was Mesoamerica's main source of fresh water?

• The Tigris River

• Rainfall that was collected

• The Amazon River

• The Pacific Ocean

Choose all that apply: Which of the following were valuable to Mesoamerican civilizations?

• Jade

• Silk

• Obsidian

• Maize

• Papyrus

What is maize?

• An early form of corn

• An early form of rubber

• An early form of squash

• An early form of potato

What was the earliest civilization in Mesoamerica?

• Maya

• Zapotec

• Olmec

• Aztec