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Olmecs (1200-400 BC) were the first civilization in Central America. They built several cities with stone buildings and temples, as well as the colossal "heads" (up to 9 ft -12ft or 3 m tall) that are their notable legacy. Their civilization was centered on three rivers that empty into the Bay of Campeche in the Gulf of Mexico, along the central east coast of Mexico. They established trade with other native groups in Central America, developed agriculture, and created intricate artwork in pottery, stone, and jade. They may have developed a written system of pictographs even earlier than the Mayan civilization that followed them. The ritual ball game played by later tribes in the region may have started with the Olmecs.
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∙ 15y agothey tapped rubber trees for sap Used hieroglyphics that no one can figure out, so not much is known about them.
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∙ 13y agoTwo achievements of the Olmecs are that they developed a form of writing and the developed a calendar to keep track of the days.They also had 365 days a year.
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∙ 11y agoThey did lots of things
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Which city became a hallmark of mesoamerican civilizations and why?
olmec
What were the 4 Mesoamerican civilizations?
Tne Olmec, the Zapotec, and the Toltec.
Who was a leader of the Olmec empire?
The Olmecs Civilization was the earliest of all the Mesoamerica Native American civilizations. There is no record of who the leader or emperor was.
Why was trade important to olmec civilizations?
Trade helped boost its economy and spread its influence.
Why can the olmec Mayan mound builder and ancient puebloan cultures be describeb as advanced civilizations?
why can the Olmec, Mayan, Mound Builder, Ancient Pueblo an cultures be described as advanced civilization?
What are some similarties between the olmec and zapotec?
Both the Olmec and Zapotec civilizations were pre-Columbian civilizations that thrived in Mesoamerica. They both developed advanced agricultural practices and depended on maize (corn) as a staple crop. Additionally, both civilizations are known for their complex architectural achievements, such as the construction of stone pyramids and temples.
How might the Olmec civilizations have influenced later civilization in Mesoamerica?
The olmec civilization have influences civilizations in mesoamerica because the olmec formed the urban civilization in mesoamerica and they had impressive sculptures and buildings
Which answer choice correctly states the historical importance of the Olmec civilizations?
Aspects of Olmec culture and religion influenced later Mesoamerican civilizations such as Zapotec and the Maya. :)
Which of these civilizations laid the cultural foundation for later civilizations in the Andes region?
Chavín
Which urban center is associated with olmec civilizations?
Teotihuacan
Which city became a hallmark of mesoamerican civilizations and why?
olmec
What were the 3 civilizations?
Tne Olmec, the Zapotec, and the Toltec.
Which of the following describes the relationship between the Olmec and Aztec civilizations?
The Olmec civilization created a culture that greatly influenced the Aztecs.
Who were Mexico's early civilizations?
the early civilization in mexico is olmec
What best describes the relationship between the Olmec and Aztec civilizations?
The Olmec civilization preceded the Aztec civilization, with the Olmec society established in Mesoamerica around 1400 BCE. The Aztec civilization emerged later in the 14th century and eventually conquered territories that were once part of the Olmec civilization. While they are distinct civilizations, there is evidence to suggest that the Aztecs were influenced by the Olmec culture.
What are the 4 native american civilizations?
olmec,inca, maya, aztec
Were the Maya and olmec the two American civilizations developed in Mexico?
yes
