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THE OLMEC. GEOGRAPHY. The Olmec lived near the Gulf of Mexico The heartland was between the mountains of Tuxtla The lived in costal swampy land. Religion. The Olmec religious activities were performed by priest and shamans The Olmec left transformation figures for religion. Achievements.
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GEOGRAPHY • The Olmec lived near the Gulf of Mexico • The heartland was between the mountains of Tuxtla • The lived in costal swampy land
Religion • The Olmec religious activities were performed by priest and shamans • The Olmec left transformation figures for religion
Achievements • The Olmec built stone buildings • The Olmec build several cities • The build the stone heads
Political system • They had markets • The Olmec were peaceful
Economics • The money was there plants and crops • They used treasures
Social structure • The rulers were at the top • The priest were seconded • The artisans and craftsmen were at the bottom
FACTS • The Olmec had human sacrifices • They sacrifice children's • They made 9 feet tall heads
PICTURES • The Olmec build lot of stone head that were found in different places. Most of the structures were 9 feet tall. They were very peaceful.
QESTIONS 1) What did the Olmec build? 2) Were the Olmec peaceful? 3) How long were the heads? 4) Did the Olmec have priest? 5) Did they have human sacrifice?
RESOURCES • En.wikipedia.org/wiki/olmec_heartland • Msrego.pbworks.com/w/page/1168716/olme%20Geography • En.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olmec • Wiki.answer.com>...>History>USHistroy>NativeAmerican History