How were the olmec sand the Maya divided?

Answer 1

The Olmec and Maya civilizations were distinct cultures in Mesoamerica, divided primarily by time and geographic region. The Olmec, often considered the "mother culture" of Mesoamerica, thrived from approximately 1200 to 400 BCE along the Gulf Coast, while the Maya civilization flourished later, from around 2000 BCE to the Spanish conquest in the 16th century, mainly in present-day Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras. Although they shared some cultural traits, such as monumental architecture and religious practices, the Maya developed a more complex society with advanced writing systems and city-states. Their political and social structures were also more elaborate compared to the relatively simpler organization of the Olmec.