Olmecs

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Mesoamerica is....

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middle America (including central and southern Mexico)

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intercropping is...

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planting different crops together

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obsidian is...

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a volcanic glass used for cutting

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elite means

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a ruling class with a lot of power

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The Olmec civilization is remembered for its many ideas and inventions.

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true

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Olmec artists carved sculptures and thrones out of...

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basalt

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Did Olmecs build pyramids similar to ancient Egyptians?

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yes

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What advantages did the coastal lowlands offer early Olmec farmers?

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rainfall for growing crops, reeds and grasses for building homes, wildlife for food

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What is a ceremonial center?

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an area for religious ceremonies

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What were Olmec ceremonial centers like?

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huge mounds of earth with temples, palaces, and stone monuments