Which of the following explains how archaeologists were able to learn about the Olmec?(1 point)
Responses
They were able to interview descendants of the Olmec.
They were able to interview descendants of the Olmec.
The Aztec left many books about them in their temples.
The Aztec left many books about them in their temples.
They made inferences about the Olmec based on the art and artifacts they left behind.
They made inferences about the Olmec based on the art and artifacts they left behind.
They were able to read various texts of the Olmec.
They made inferences about the Olmec based on the art and artifacts they left behind.
Which of the following explains how we know the Olmec expanded in Mesoamerica?(1 point)
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The Olmec kept extensive trading records.
The Olmec kept extensive trading records.
Many exotic goods have been found in Tres Zapotes, proving trade with other societies.
Many exotic goods have been found in Tres Zapotes, proving trade with other societies.
The Maya told great stories of the goods they traded with the Olmec.
The Maya told great stories of the goods they traded with the Olmec.
Olmec artifacts have been found throughout Mesoamerica.
The Maya were best known for slash and burn farming.
Olmec artifacts have been found throughout Mesoamerica.
Which statement best summarizes the influence of the environment on the Olmec Empire?(1 point)
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The volcanic land provided tar and clay to use in constructing buildings, pyramids, and temples for shelter and worship.
The volcanic land provided tar and clay to use in constructing buildings, pyramids, and temples for shelter and worship.
The jungle area provided natural resources to use in developing irrigation systems to control the rivers and create raised land.
The jungle area provided natural resources to use in developing irrigation systems to control the rivers and create raised land.
The rivers provided an avenue to migrate to other territories to expand their empire to other regions of Mexico.
The rivers provided an avenue to migrate to other territories to expand their empire to other regions of Mexico.
The jungle area provided a variety of natural food sources indigenous to the tropical climate.
Which of the following statements is the best analysis of how the Maya lived during the time of the Olmec?(1 point)
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The Maya civilization was the first parent culture of Mesoamerica and influenced the Olmec.
The Maya civilization was the first parent culture of Mesoamerica and influenced the Olmec.
The Maya came many centuries after the Olmec.
The Maya came many centuries after the Olmec.
The Maya were nomadic, while the Olmec were settled.
The Maya were nomadic, while the Olmec were settled.
The Maya were close rivals of the Olmec for trade and art.
The Maya came many centuries after the Olmec.
What type of farming were the Maya best known for?(1 point)
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irrigation
irrigation
slash and burn
slash and burn
chinampas
chinampas
raised fields