Question

Which of the following statements about the Olmec is correct?

They played a game with a rubber ball which was also important to Maya and Aztec culture.

They carved huge monumental heads which may represent their kings.

Towards the end of Olmec civilization, they developed a writing system which influenced the scripts of later Mesoamerican cultures.

All of the answers are correct.

Answer 1

The mysterious Olmec civilization prospered in Pre-Classical (Formative) Mesoamerica from c. 1200 BCE to c. 400 BCE and is generally considered the forerunner of all subsequent Mesoamerican cultures such as the Maya and Aztecs. Centred in the Gulf of Mexico (now the states of Veracruz and Tabasco) their influence and trade activity spread from 1200 BCE, even reaching as far south as present-day Nicaragua. Monumental sacred complexes, massive stone sculpture, ball games, chocolate drinking and animal gods were features of Olmec culture which would be passed on to all those who followed this first great Mesoamerican civilization.

Answer 2

so would it be C @anelgomez__

Answer 3

yes either c or d i believe

Answer 4

thanks @anelgomez__

Answer 5

no problem (: