Mesoamerican Civilizations Quiz
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Which civilization is known for creating large stone heads?

  • Olmec (correct)
  • Mayan
  • Aztec
  • Inca
  • The Olmec civilization is considered the:

  • Youngest
  • Oldest (correct)
  • Most recent
  • Most isolated
  • The Mayan writing system is known as:

  • Pictographs
  • Hieroglyphs (correct)
  • Cuneiform
  • Alphabetic
  • Which civilization built floating gardens?

    <p>Aztec</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Huitzilopochtli was a god associated with:

    <p>Sun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Aztecs originated from a mythical place known as:

    <p>Aztlan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary crop of the Mayans?

    <p>Maize</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which civilization created a highly accurate calendar?

    <p>Mayan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?

    <p>Tenochtitlan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which civilization is known for having a number system based on 20?

    <p>Mayan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which deity was associated with the sun in Aztec mythology?

    <p>Huitzilopochtli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant artistic contribution of the Olmec civilization?

    <p>Stone sculptures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which civilization is often referred to as the 'mother culture' of Mesoamerica?

    <p>Olmec</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which civilization did not completely disappear without a trace?

    <p>Mayan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the Aztec Empire is false?

    <p>The Aztec Empire was located in South America.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the Mayans in terms of their scientific achievements?

    <p>They excelled in astronomy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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