USA HISTORY

FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE

MESOAMERICAN CIVILIZATIONS THE OLMECS TO CORTES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the chronological order of the influence of the people groups below?
A
Maya, Olmec, Aztec
B
Maya, Aztec, Olmec
C
Aztec, Olmec, Maya
D
Olmec, Maya, Aztec
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Archaeologists divide Mesoamerican civilizational development into three major time periods: the PreClassic or Formative period extending from 1500 B.C.-A.D. 300, the Classic period extending from A.D. 300-950, and the PostClassic period extending from A.D. 950-1521.

Detailed explanation-2: -In short, the Maya came first, and settled in modern-day Mexico. Next, came the Olmecs, who also settled Mexico. They didn’t build any major cities, but they were widespread and prosperous. They were followed by the Inca in modern-day Peru, and finally the Aztecs, also in modern-day Mexico.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mesoamerican History: A Captivating Guide to Four Ancient Civilizations that Existed in Mexico-The Olmec, Zapotec, Maya and Aztec Civilization.

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