USA HISTORY

FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE

PRE COLUMBIAN AMERICA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Olmec and Maya share which of the following characteristics?
A
the worship of the jaguar god
B
the building of monumental pyrimads
C
use of quipu
D
creation of massive stone head sculptures
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The civilizations of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca that once flourished in Central and South America shared common elements. People practiced farming, developed social structures, raised armies, and worshipped many gods.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Olmec were the first to build the pyramid style of temples in Mesoamerica, a style later used by the Aztec and the Maya.

Detailed explanation-3: -Civilizations like the Olmec, Maya, Aztec and Inca all built pyramids to house their deities, as well as to bury their kings. In many of their great city-states, temple-pyramids formed the center of public life and were the site of holy rituals, including human sacrifice.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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