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Olmecs
The rise of the Olmecs
Question | Answer |
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What made the American Civilizations more unique? | Geographic isolation |
What were the Agricultural villages based on? | Corn, Beans, Squash |
When did these villages grow into a variety of urban centers? | Around 1200 BCE |
What was a result of Agricultural surplus? | Political authority and social stratification. |
What jobs did the Olmecs need large numbers of people for? | Construction of irrigation systems, the construction of ceremonial buildings, and to drain land for farming. |
What was sophisticated urban planning based on? | Movement of the stars, the creation of monumental artwork including several giant Olmec head statues, and the construction of monumental architecture. |
What was each Olmec city independently ruled by? | A hereditary monarch |
What dominated Olmec economy? | Agriculture |
What was also present in Olmec economy? | Trade networks and craft production. |