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They were both like mother cultures for civilizations that came after them.
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What are the characteristics of the Olmec and the Maya culture?
The Olmec were a society in the Veracruz and Tabasco area of Mexico between 1400 and 1200 BC. They carved the giant heads. They had a writing system. They did not build big cities.The Zapotec were a society in the Oaxaca region of Mexico from 400 BC to 200 AD. Like the Olmec, they had human sacrifice. They had hieroglyphics.The Mayans were around from 2000 BC to 250 AD. in the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras. They practiced human sacrifice and played games with rubber balls.
What elements of culture thrived during the tokugawa shogunate?
Some of the elements of culture that thrived was like trading and exploring.
What was the effect of Egypt's conquest of Kush in 1500 BC?
Kushite culture became more like Egyptian culture.
Why are the Olmecs important?
The Olmecs are considered the "mother culture" of Mexico. They are the first known organized tribe in Mexico, and their major contributions to history were their ritual ballgame, and their gigantic stone heads, which are believed to represent leaders.
What are Olmec cities?
By the early 1200s BC the Olmec were living along coastal rivers in villages of small houses made of reeds and straw. People fished in the rivers and farmed land made fertile by river flooding.
How did Olmec culture spread?
the Olmec culture spread by trade centerso
Did olmec or Maya culture develop first?
olmec
What is the olmec culture?
:) smile
How did the Olmec spread their influence?
the Olmec culture spread by trade centerso
Why is olmec and mother culture linked together?
They were linked together because The Olmec was usually called mother-culture
What was Olmec culture?
it was your mom and dads
Symbols of what have been found on many Olmec artifacts?
The Olmec colossal heads are the most recognized symbol of the Olmec culture.
What native culture that emerged in present day veracruz?
The olmec culture
Why was the Olmec culture so important to the early history of America?
Because then the american goverment would not be like it is today. :)
Why was the olmec culture so important to the early history of the Americas?
Because then the american goverment would not be like it is today. :)
What was the mother culture of the peoples of Central America?
Olmec
How important was chocolate the the Olmec culture?
it was very important
