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ancient and Mayan Civilizations Fifth grade Social Studies
ancient and Mayan Civilizations Fifth grade Social Studies
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1
The Olmec people were divided into social classes based on which of the following?
wealth and power
wealth and size of land
family size and power
strength and power
2
Where did the Olmec people live?
Along the Gulf of Mexico
Along the Great Lakes
In Northern Canada
In Southwestern United States
3
Who were the most powerful classes in Olmec Civilization?
government officials and slaves
government officials and farmers
priests and government officials
priests and craftspeople
4
Why are the Olmec called the "Mother Civilization" of Mesoamerica?
Mothers ruled the government.
They directly influenced later Mesoamerican civilizations.
They held yearly meetings of mothers to discuss events.
They believed mothers were the most important people.
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Which of the following are all accomplishments of the Mayan Civilization?
writing, counting system, and calendars
stone sculptures, aqueducts, and gold mines
farming, cenotes, and civil war
aqueducts, pyramids and burial mounds
6
Which is NOT a reason why the Maya used calendars?
to know when to go to war
to honor the gods on the right date
to record marriage
to record birth dates
7
Why was Chicen Itza so important to the Mayan people?
It had ruins of palaces and plazas.
It had pyramids more than 200 feet high.
It served as the only source of water in the region.
It was built from adobe bricks.
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Why do archaeologists believe the Olmec may have been ancestors of the Maya.
They have many things in common.
Both civilizations flourished in South America.
Both civilizations exist today.
They existed at the same time.
9
Which is true about Mayan family life?
Men and women both work in the fields.
Entire families, including grandparents, live together.
Children rarely had time to play.
Children were responsible for all chores.
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Which of the following describes Tikal today?
It is an archaeoligical gold mine.
100,000 and 3,000 structures
ruins of palaces, plazas, reservoirs and aqueducts
It is the only source of water in the region.
