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The Olmec people first become known to us as a pre-Columbian civilization in the tropical lowlands of what is now south-central Mexico from as early as 1500 BC. The cultures from which the Olmec derived flourished in the area as early as about 2500 BC, but the first clearly Olmec center appears within the city of San Lorenzo Tenochtitlán around 1400 BC.
The Olmec cannot be said to have "first settled" anywhere, because they developed from communities already in place in the region.
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LaoThe Olmec civilization arose in Central America. This ancient civilization once flourished in the area that we now as Mexico.
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Symbols of what have been found on many Olmec artifacts?
The Olmec colossal heads are the most recognized symbol of the Olmec culture.
What tools did the Olmec used?
the Olmec used the left over bones from the bones from tie-re pray
What type of government did the Olmec have?
The Olmec had a theocratic form of government since religion played a key role. Priests were included in the upper class of Olmec society.
What was the olmec daily life like?
The Olmec daily life was about cropping, inventing, and worshipping their gods in groups called theocracy.
Who were the Olmec leaders?
Actually, there were lots of leaders. Not just one.
What order did the Aztec Inca Maya and olmec arise?
Maya, olmec, Aztec and incas
What's the Olmec's language called?
Olmec.
What is the oldest know mesoamerican civilization?
the oldest civilization was the OLMEC (:
When did the Olmec flourished?
the olmec flourished in 2500 bec
What is the leaders name of the olmec?
the Olmec leader was Medeciater
Did olmec or Maya culture develop first?
olmec
Which two societies share the same basic glyph system?
Maya and Olmec
What was the effect of olmec trade in mesoamerica?
The effect of Olmec trade in meso-america was it helped spread Olmec influence.
What type of farming the Olmec practiced?
What kind of farmign did the Olmec practiced?
One of the earliest civilization to develop in theamericas was the?
Olmec
Who gave the olmec their name?
The olmecs got there name from the Aztec Indians gave the tribe the name olmec. Olmec means "rubber people".
Symbols of what have been found on many Olmec artifacts?
The Olmec colossal heads are the most recognized symbol of the Olmec culture.
