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30. The underlined verb ‘depict’ is closest in meaning
29. - 31. soruları aşağıdaki parçaya göre cevaplayınız. to ----.
A) propose
The Olmec civilisation, which thrived from approximately
1200 to 400 BCE in present-day Mexico, is considered B) summarise
one of Mesoamerica’s earliest and most influential
cultures. They established foundational practices in art, C) illustrate
urban planning, and religious rituals that would shape D) pronounce
the course of the region. The Olmecs are perhaps most
famous for their colossal stone heads, expertly carved E) disclose
and believed to depict prominent leaders or figures,
showcasing an advanced level of artistic skill and
symbolic thought. Their major centres, like San Lorenzo
and La Venta, featured intricate layouts, monumental
architecture, and some of the earliest drainage systems,
all exemplifying their engineering skills and organised
social structure. Yet, around 400 BCE, the Olmec
civilisation entered a period of decline, likely due to a
combination of environmental changes, resource scarcity,
and possible internal conflict, which led to the desertion of
their once-flourishing cities. Despite their disappearance,
the Olmecs’ innovations in art, architecture, and
symbolism left a profound impact on later Mesoamerican
societies. The remnants of their civilisation continue to
captivate archaeologists and historians, as the Olmecs’ 31. The passage is mainly about ----.
achievements remain emblematic of the creativity and
strength that marked Mesoamerica’s ancient cultures. A) the ways how the Olmecs’ engineering and artistic
innovations were surpassed by later Mesoamerican
civilisations
B) why archaeologists and historians continue to
conduct research about the Olmec civilisation
29. It can be understood from the passage that
Mesoamerica ----. C) how the Olmecs neglected their cities due to a lack
of interest in sustaining urban settlements
A) experienced little cultural change until the arrival of
other civilisations around 400 BCE D) the artistic achievements of the Olmecs’ and their
evident influence on religious rituals
B) disregarded engineering and urban planning
completely due to a lack of resources and internal E) the Olmecs’ contributions to Mesoamerican culture,
underlining practices like art and urban planning
conflict
C) defied the cultural, religious, and environmental
advancements initiated by the Olmec civilisation
D) witnessed the emergence of one of the most
sophisticated urban centres and monumental
architecture

E) remained slightly isolated from other regions’ trade
routes and neighbouring cultures

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