Question

(03.04 MC)
Which of the following was an important part of both Olmec and Maya culture?

Answer 1

Answer: A common interest of both ancient Olmecs and Mayans was the construction of stone monuments intended to honor their prominent personalities, monarchs and gods. The size and work involved in crafting these monuments can attest the importance of these structures within the societies of both Mesoamerican peoples.

The archeologists and experts have revealed that Olmecs and Mayans had different levels of achievements. While at the time Olmec established their civilization and culture civilization at large sites such as La Venta near the Gulf Coast in modern Mexico, on the other side were living in nomadic groups loosely connected in forests to the east and southeast.

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