The Olmecs
What is the #1 artifact the Olmec are known for and what are they made of?
The massive heads carved from volcanic basalt.
What is the name of the main God Pole in the temple at Chavin de Huantar?
El Anson
Monte Alban
This ancient monument was impressive for it's irrigation system that moved water from the bottom of the monument to the top.
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
This modern monument is made completely of rock carved into a canyon.
Petra
What tree did the Olmecs learn to process the sap of and what is the modern name for the substance?
The Rubber Tree and latex
These animals were the only indigenous animals to the Chavin though they were not featured in the artwork.
Llamas and Alpacas
The Olmec
If you tried to find the remains of this monument, you would need a scuba certification. Which one is it?
Colossus of Rhodes
This modern monument is the equivalent of the ancient Zeus monument- where is it located?
Christ the Redeemer in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Olmec people were not afraid to get dirty. What is the name of their favorite past-time? What part of the body could you not use to play?
Ball game. You couldn't use Hands, Heads, Feet, Chests, Legs, or Butts.
What is the name of the mountain range Chavin de Huantar is located in?
The Andes Mountains
What is the purpose of the Plaza in Monte Alban?
For people to buy goods, meet kings, view the temples, and ball game courts.
Which of the following is not an ancient wonder: Pyramids at Giza, Acropolis, Statue of Zeus, Great Wall of China, Taj Mahal, Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, Yosemite.
Acropolis, Great Wall, Taj Mahal, Yosemite.
Which of the modern monuments is unavailable because it was destroyed by earthquake and fire?
none.
What did the Olmecs use as currency?
Cacao beans
What was an export of the Chavin?
Gold
What colors did the Zapotecs like to paint many of their buildings?
Black, white and red.
This ancient monument was built for MizDaily by Alexander The Great
The lighthouse at Alexandria.
What modern monument is featured in 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade?'
Petra
The Olmecs are known as 'The ______ ______'
The Mother Culture
The Chavin's main god had what animal as hair?
snakes
The Zapotecs would play the ball game often. What was the name of the ball game and what happened to the loosers?
Pok a Tok and they would be sacrificed.
What material is the Temple of Athena made of?
Marble
This modern monument is actually a double pyramid. What is it?
Chichen Itza