THE OLMEC.

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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 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

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