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Because it was near the Pacific Ocean so they can hunt for fish

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Q: Why did the Olmec decided to settle where they did in North America?
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Where did the Olmec settle?

The olmec settled in the tropical climate with a rainy season and a dry season


Where the Aztecs incas Mayas and Olmec settled in the US?

These Native Americans were located in South America, not North America


Did the Olmec ever meet the Phoencians?

It is very unlikely. The Olmec were a civilization found in Mexico (North America), and the Phoenicians thrived on the southern shores of the Mediterranean sea (Europe, North Africa). No such contact has been reported on either Olmec or Phoenician writings, so far.


What was the effect of olmec trade in mesoamerica?

The effect of Olmec trade in meso-america was it helped spread Olmec influence.


In what part of north America were the olmec and Maya cultures located?

Mexico


Where the olmec the fist ones in central and north America?

well i think so? so yeah! it was the first one it was as tiny as an ant!


Who does anthropologists think were the first people to build a civilization in America?

The Olmec people


Why didn't Ptoemy's map include the ancient Olmec civilization of Mexico?

At that time they didn't know about it. No one knew about North America at all.


Where did the Olmec live in Aentral America?

in mexico


The first complex society of America was?

The Olmec's


Where were the Olmec and Chavin located?

Central America.


Which native American civilization developed before the vikings arrived in north America?

The Olmec were first to arise in 1200 B.C then the Maya civilization arose in 250 A.D later the Vikings arived in North America at 1000 A.D