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Who were the earliest Americans? The Americas

Guess how much the statue weighs! Student who comes closest gets a prize (2 mins).

8 tons/16,000 pounds!!!!

Intro video http://videos.howstuffworks.com/discovery/28709-discovery-atlantis-olmec-civilization-and-atlantis-video.htm

Aks 36 36a explain the rise and fall of the Olmec, Mayan, Aztec and Inca empires 36b compare the culture of the Americas including government, economy, religion, social structure, technology and the arts of the Mayans, Aztecs and Incas

Essential question Who were the Olmecs and what was there contribution to civilization in the Americas?

The earliest civilizations

How did they get here?

Review of effects of agriculture

How did people survive before settled agriculture?

The Olmec Early civilizations

Olmec civilazation Mesoamerica’s first civilization builders What does “Mesoamerica” mean? Began carving out a society around 1200 BC in the jungles of southern Mexico Thrived 800-400 BC San Lorenzo – the oldest site

Olmec heartland

What do you think the olmec environment was like?

Where was the olmec civilization located?

The environment Hot and humid and covered with swamps and jungles Rainfall often caused rivers to flood Large deposits of salt and tar and clay to make….? Wood and rubber from rain forest Flooded plains near rivers provided…?

Olmec society Earthen mounds, courtyards, and pyramids Planned ceremonial centers Stone symbols – writing? Ritual ball games Olmec society

What do you think these monuments, mounds, and colossal heads tell us about their culture? May have represented particular Olmec rulers Elite ruling class Olmec culture

Olmec religion Believed to have prayed to a variety of nature gods “The Jaguar Spirit” Half-human, half-jaguar Powerful rain god? Earth, fertility?

Olmec trade spanned north and south!!! Trade spread Olmec influence Trade and commerce

Decline (by 400 BCE) What do you think happened to the Olmec?

Legacy/impact The Olmec left their mark Olmec art and construction affected future cultures like the Maya Olmec developed ceremonial centers, ritual ball games, and ruling class Later cultures in Mesoamerica adopted Olmec ways Influenced Mayan writing system Origin of the Mayan calendar system

Summary 3 – things you learned 2 – things you want to find out more about 1 – question you have