0
The Olmecs were one of the oldest civilizations of Mesoamerica. What is known about the Olmec people is known from the artifacts that were found. In fact, the discovery of this ancient civilization happened by accident. A farmer was clearing land and he found a massive stone head. Later, 17 stone heads were discovered. Visit the Latino Studies Resources website from Indiana University to see one of these massive stone heads:
The discovery of these heads helped the scholars learn about a new civilization that they named the Olmecs. Olmec means "people from a place of rubber trees."
The Olmec civilization is quite a mystery. Scholars continue to study its origins and its mysterious disappearance. Still most believe that the Olmec civilization was the "mother" of all Mesoamerican civilizations. This means that it came first.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Where are the 4 ancient civilizations?
Mesoamerica.
Which two civilizations arose in Mesoamerica?
The two civilization that has been rose in mesoamerica is the Maya & the Aztecs
Civilizations in both mesoamerica and in mesopotamia had each of these execpt?
Rfrfjuq
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 are the Olmec called the Mother Civilization of Mesoamerica?
They were the first Native American Tribe/ Civilization to live in Mesoamerica
Where are the 4 ancient civilizations?
Mesoamerica.
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 two civilizations arose in Mesoamerica?
The two civilization that has been rose in mesoamerica is the Maya & the Aztecs
Where were the Aztec and incan civilizations located?
They're in Mesoamerica!
How did the early civilizations of Mesoamerica developed as a result of advances in?
agriculture
Civilizations in both mesoamerica and in mesopotamia had each of these execpt?
Rfrfjuq
In most civilizations of Mesoamerica religion and were closely connected to what?
war
Why is the olmec culture called mother Civilization?
Olmec was the "mother" culture of Mesoamerica. Many aspects of their culture such as gods, glyphic writing and artistic forms became parts of later civilizations such as the Maya and Aztecs.
In most civilizations of Mesoamerica religion and were closely connected war?
war
What early civilizations existed in mesoamerica in south America?
Religion was deeply connected with civilizations’ governments in both regions.
What are the four great civilizations of Mesoamerica?
The four great civilizations of Mesoamerica were probably the Olmecs, Mayans, Aztecs, and Incans.
What early civilizations existed in Mesoamerica and South America?
Religion was deeply connected with civilizations’ governments in both regions.
