Olmecs
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Name means “rubber people”
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Name means “rubber people”
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Location
• Settled along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico
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Modern-day countries include
• Mexico
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Economy
• Influenced area through trade– Olmec jade carvings found throughout
Central America
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Religion
• Polytheism • Performed ritual sacrifices• Played pok-a-tok game• Built temple and pyramids• Went on pilgrimages
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Achievements
• Constructed “Colossal Heads”• Developed calendar