Civilizations in North and South America — Quiz

Question 7 • World History

How did Olmec civilization differ from Maya civilization?

Answer

The Mayas were the first culture to live in Mesoamerica. The Olmecs came later and rejected most of the Mayas’ early practices.

The Maya civilization declined after a prolonged drought, while the Olmec civilization declined after years of warfare.

The Olmec civilization declined after a prolonged drought, while the Maya civilization continued to flourish into the 1500s.

The Olmecs were the first culture to live in Mesoamerica. The Mayas came later and adopted some of the Olmecs’ early practices.

Explanation

The Olmec civilization arose earlier than the Maya civilization in Mesoamerica. The Maya developed later and shared or adapted some cultural practices associated with earlier peoples, including the Olmecs. Choice D correctly gives this order; choice A reverses it.

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