An Example of the Enduring Impact of the Olmec on Mesoamerican

question 53

Multiple Choice

An example of the enduring impact of the Olmec on Mesoamerican life is

• A) ritual dance honoring Shiva and Vishnu.
• B) music played with copper bells.
• C) evidence of the use of ritual masks for initiation ceremonies.
• D) evidence of ritual ball games.
• E) blue-dyed body art.

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Definitions:

Secondary Sex Characteristics

Physical traits that emerge during puberty which are not directly involved in reproduction but distinguish the sexes, such as facial hair in males and breast development in females.

Cerebellum

The brain structure that helps the body execute smooth, skilled movements and regulates muscle tone and posture.

Primary Sex Characteristics

The biological and physical attributes that are directly involved in reproduction, such as the gonads and external genitalia.

External Sex Organs

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