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Explore the Olmec Civilization: Achievements and Legacy

Dive into the Olmec civilization's fascinating history and impact on Mesoamerican culture. Discover their achievements in math, engineering, architecture, writing, and astronomy. Uncover why they are called "The Mother Culture." Learn how they influenced later civilizations like the Maya and Aztec. Explore the mysterious colossal heads found at their ruins and their trading practices. Delve into the Mayan achievements and rituals such as blood sacrifices for the Gods.

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Explore the Olmec Civilization: Achievements and Legacy

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  1. Bellwork 3/14/19 • 1. What are 2 things that the Olmecs are famous for? There are many. • 2. On what peninsula where the Olmec located? • 3. Why would the Olmec be called “The Mother Culture”? • 4. What is the vocab word that means farming?

  2. Study Guide • Describe the achievements in: • Math • Engineering • Architecture • Writing system • Astronomy (including the calendar)

  3. The Olmecs Comp Book Notes • Known as the “Mother culture” • The first civilization in Mesoamerica (1200BC – 400BC) • They influenced culture, like architecture and religion, of later civilizations (Maya and Aztec) • Built pyramids and large religious centers (Maya and Aztecs did later) • Traded with other cultures (like the Maya later) • Mysterious colossal heads were found at their ruins • Olmec civilization overtaken by the Maya

  4. Tikal, Guatemala

  5. Cocoa Feathers Obsidian

  6. Did you know? A little blood was taken from the royal leader, dripped onto cloth and burned!

  7. Sacrifices for the Gods

  8. Mayan Achievements: Mayan H.A.M.

  9. Mesoamerica • https://www.flocabulary.com/unit/mesoamerica/

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