By: David Diaz
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Olmec were one
of the first major
civilizations in
Mexico.
They lived in the
modern day states
of Veracruz and
Tabasco.
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Squash, beans,
manioc, sweet
potatoes, tomatoes,
and maize were all
staples of the Olmec
diet.
Olmec used the
slash and burn
technique to clear
land for crops.
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It’s unclear if the
Olmec traded for
food, as no remains
of foodstuffs not
native to the region
have been found at
Olmec sites.
Olmec traded luxury
items such as
obsidian, serpentine
and animal skins.
Olmec used cacao as
currency.
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Little is known
about the political
and societal
organization of
the Olmec.
Olmec society
was hierarchical.
Lacked standing
army or priestly
caste.
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"Epi-Olmec“hieroglyphs
Epi-Olmec may
represent a
transitional script
between an earlier
Olmec writing
system and Mayan
writing.
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Olmec religious
activities were
performed by a
combination of
rulers, full-time
priests, and shamans.
Olmec were
polytheistic.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olmec#Origins
http://latinamericanhistory.about.com/od/Th
e_Olmec/p/Olmec-Culture.htm
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