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The Olmecs, one of the earliest Mesoamerican civilizations, primarily engaged in agriculture, cultivating crops like maize, beans, and squash. They also practiced fishing and hunting to supplement their diet. Additionally, they were skilled artisans and traders, known for their distinctive artwork, including colossal stone heads and intricate jade carvings, which they exchanged with neighboring cultures. Their society was hierarchical, with a ruling elite that likely played a significant role in organizing labor and trade.
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What kind of rock did the olmecs use for carving?
The Olmecs primarily used basalt for carving, a dense and durable volcanic rock that allowed them to create intricate sculptures and monumental works. They also utilized other materials like jade, serpentine, and soft stones for smaller artifacts. The choice of these materials reflects their skill in stonework and the cultural significance of the items they produced.
Is clouds nonliving or living?
Living
Is a steel knife a living thing or non living but part of living thing or non living but never part of living thing?
the answer is dead why would it be living.....
Is the sky living or non-living?
Non living.
what does he do for a living?
what does he do for a living
Member of an ancient pre-Colombian civilization living on gulf coast of Mexico?
Olmecs
Who are the early people of Mexico?
The Olmecs The Olmecs
Teotihuacan was greatly influenced by the?
Olmecs.
Photo of the olmecs home?
were did the olmecs live most of the time they lievde
What type of buildings did the olmecs build?
The Olmecs plainly made pyramids
How many calendars did the Olmecs use?
The Olmecs used 3 calendars.
What were the differences between the olmecs and the Mayans?
what are some of the diffrentces between mayans and the olmecs
What types of art is the olmecs known for?
the olmecs are known for these statues that have big face's
Identify the major skills of the olmecs and the mayor accomplishments of the Mayas?
major skill of olmecs
Why we're the olmecs and zapotecs important?
Because the olmecs and the zapotecs were the most powerful in Mexico
What are ancient amaricans achievements?
Before the European's began to explore the Americas, people were already living in them. Groups such as the Mayas, Olmecs, and Incas lived in these lands.
Who are the olmecs?
they are mesoamericans.
