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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.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe olmecs had a great cultural influence on later Mesoamerican societies, passed on artistic styles, artwork, religious things, etc.
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∙ 9y agoThe Olmec's contributed significantly to cultural diffusion. The Olmec's offered an alternative to the speculations of origins that differed from the current academic suggestions.
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∙ 14y agothey had alot power than the maya
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Why did the Olmecs smashed or buried the huge stone heads they had worshipped?
because it was the richual
Are olmecs African?
The Olmec were meso-Americans not Africans. They were a Pre-Columbian civilization that lived in south-central Mexico.
What did the Olmec's wear?
the women wore knee socks with skirts,and the me wore bright green and yellow shirts.and they didnt have shoes......the children wore a brown shirt..
What was the legacy of the olmecs?
The experimental alien testing in area 51 have proved to us, today, that the olmec's were the first to make contact with such creatures. Thus they were more advanced than any other civilization. I believe that the only reason the Olmec's lost there contact with the aliens is because of their socially inept perseption of the world and those around it
Why is it important for everyone to have access to the PECS?
is it not important
Why we're the olmecs and zapotecs important?
Because the olmecs and the zapotecs were the most powerful in Mexico
What are the olmecs' leaders name?
Actually, the Olmecs had priests. But they believed in many gods. One of the most important. Also, they believed that the rain god appeared as a jaguar.
What important role did the olmecs play among Mexico's native people?
The Olmecs had a complex political system, a religion, and a certain system of writing, and also developed calendars. When the Olmecs traded with people they influenced Native American cultures that came later in time.Answer: The Olmecs influenced Native American cultures that came later in time.
What civilization began in Mexico?
There were many, but the most important were the Olmecs, Teotihuacans, Aztecs and Mayans.
Who are the early people of Mexico?
The Olmecs The Olmecs
Teotihuacan was greatly influenced by the?
Olmecs.
Which civilizations were in early Mexico?
There were several of them, but the most important include the Olmecs, Teotihuacans, Aztecs and Mayans.
What 3 civilizations were nativeto to Mexico?
There were several of them, but the three most important include the Aztecs, Mayans and Olmecs.
Mexican people what is the name of your tribe?
There were many but the four most important were the Aztecs, Mayans, Teotihuacans and Olmecs.
All Mexican Indian tribes?
There were many of them, but the four most important were the Aztecs, Mayans, Teotihuacans and 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
