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1 Olmec Rise: BCE Fall: BCE

2 Olmec Rise of the Olmec:
Emerged around 1200 B.C. and thrived between B.C. Civilization Rose Because: Fertile river plains Abundant resources of salt, tar, clay, wood, and rubber Reasons for Decline: Unknown Because there are no records

3 Olmec - Society Hierarchy Wealthy = powerful

4 Olmec - Political Rulers = religious leaders w/ divine powers

5 Olmec - Interactions 1st Mesoamerican civilization known to develop agriculture Technology Stone Tools Writing system

6 Olmec - Culture Religion Animistic --- jaguar spirit Polytheistic

7 Olmec - Culture Arts/Architecture Science Stone monuments
Sculpted heads Science Number system Calendar

8 Olmec - Economy Farmers Large trading network Mexico City to Honduras

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