FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
MESOAMERICAN CIVILIZATIONS THE OLMECS TO CORTES
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was a system of large cities.
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was considered a mother culture to other tribes.
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was a highly commercialized culture.
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was broken into distinct classes.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Olmec civilization is called the mother civilization of Mesoamerica because the Olmecs laid the foundation that future Mesoamerican civilizations would follow. Specifically, the Olmecs grew maize, and were highly successful at it.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Olmec are probably best known for the statues they carved: 20 ton stone heads, quarried and carved to commemorate their rulers. The name Olmec is an Aztec word meaning the rubber people; the Olmec made and traded rubber throughout Mesoamerica.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Olmec civilization is known for being the first great Mesoamerican culture. It is famous for its monumental sacred complexes, massive stone head sculptures, ball games, the drinking of chocolate, and animal gods.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Olmecs developed a wide trading network, and between 1100 and 800 bce their cultural influence spread northwestward to the Valley of Mexico and southeastward to parts of Central America.