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What is the meaning of the name "Olmec"?
What is the meaning of the name "Olmec"?
- People of the Sun
- People of the Mountains
- People of the South
- Rubber people (correct)
In which present-day Mexican states did the Olmec civilization primarily thrive?
In which present-day Mexican states did the Olmec civilization primarily thrive?
- Veracruz and Tabasco (correct)
- Oaxaca and Chiapas
- Guerrero and Michoacán
- Yucatán and Quintana Roo
Which of the following is NOT a city-temple complex constructed by the Olmecs?
Which of the following is NOT a city-temple complex constructed by the Olmecs?
- Teotihuacan (correct)
- San Lorenzo Tenochtitlan
- La Venta
- Tres Zapotes
What type of goods did the Olmecs trade?
What type of goods did the Olmecs trade?
Which of these is NOT a crop cultivated by the Olmec civilization?
Which of these is NOT a crop cultivated by the Olmec civilization?
The Mayans were a nomadic group of people.
The Mayans were a nomadic group of people.
The Mayans made significant contributions to the field of medicine.
The Mayans made significant contributions to the field of medicine.
The Mayans lived in parts of present-day Panama.
The Mayans lived in parts of present-day Panama.
The ancient Mayan civilization primarily thrived in present-day Peru.
The ancient Mayan civilization primarily thrived in present-day Peru.
The Mayans made significant contributions to the field of engineering.
The Mayans made significant contributions to the field of engineering.
The ancient Mayans were a homogeneous group of people.
The ancient Mayans were a homogeneous group of people.
The Mayans made significant contributions to the field of mathematics.
The Mayans made significant contributions to the field of mathematics.
The Mayans lived in parts of present-day Nicaragua.
The Mayans lived in parts of present-day Nicaragua.
The ancient Mayans primarily inhabited regions in present-day Canada.
The ancient Mayans primarily inhabited regions in present-day Canada.
The Mayans achieved advancements in the field of astronomy.
The Mayans achieved advancements in the field of astronomy.
The Mayan civilization was a homogeneous group with no diversity.
The Mayan civilization was a homogeneous group with no diversity.
The Mayans had notable achievements in engineering.
The Mayans had notable achievements in engineering.
The Mayans were known for their lack of interest in mathematics.
The Mayans were known for their lack of interest in mathematics.
Study Notes
Olmec Civilization
- Flourished along the southern gulf coast of Mexico, primarily in present-day Veracruz and Tabasco states, from approximately 1200 to 400 B.C.
Etymology
- The name "Olmec" translates to "rubber people" in Nahuatl, the language of the Aztec.
Settlements
- Constructed permanent city-temple complexes in San Lorenzo Tenochtitlan, La Venta, Tres Zapotes, and Laguna de los Cerros.
Practices
- Evidence suggests they practiced human sacrifice and cannibalism.
Trade
- Exchanged goods including obsidian, ceramics, jade, serpentine, mica, rubber, pottery, feathers, and polished mirrors made of limonite and magnetite.
Art and Architecture
- Created monumental Olmec art, including masks and figurines.
Agriculture
- Cultivated cacao, rubber, and salt.
Mayan Civilization
- The ancient Mayans were a diverse group of indigenous people who inhabited regions that are now part of present-day Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras.
Scientific Achievements
- The Mayans made significant contributions to various scientific fields, including:
- Astronomy
- Engineering
- Medicine
- Mathematics
Mayan Civilization
- The ancient Mayans were a diverse group of indigenous people who inhabited regions that are now part of present-day Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras.
Scientific Achievements
- The Mayans made significant contributions to various scientific fields, including:
- Astronomy
- Engineering
- Medicine
- Mathematics
Mayan Civilization
- The Mayans were a diverse group of indigenous people who inhabited parts of present-day Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras.
- The Mayans made significant contributions to various scientific fields, including:
Astronomy
- Made remarkable achievements in the field of astronomy
Engineering
- Made remarkable achievements in the field of engineering
Medicine
- Made remarkable achievements in the field of medicine
Mathematics
- Made remarkable achievements in the field of mathematics
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Description
Explore the Olmec civilization, one of the first great Mesoamerican cultures, that flourished in southern Mexico from 1200 to 400 B.C. Learn about their city-temple complexes, practices, and more.
