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The World's Greatest Civilizations: The History and Culture of the Olmec,Used
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*Includes pictures.*Includes a bibliography for further reading.The Olmec people are widely recognized as the first major civilization of Mexico and are thus generally regarded as the mother civilization of Mesoamerica, making them the people from which all subsequent Mesoamerican cultures derived. In fact, the term Olmec is thought to have originated with the Aztec people, as Olmec in their Nahuatl language means the rubber people, a reference to the inhabitants of the land from which they accessed rubber. By and large, the Olmec culture is perhaps best identifiable by their socalled colossal heads, mammoth basalt headstatues wearing helmetlike headdresses found throughout Olmec habitation sites.Around 2500 B.C., the Olmec settled primarily along Mexico's Gulf Coast in the tropical lowlands of southcentral Mexico (in the modernday States of Veracruz and Tabasco), and they flourished during North America's Prehistoric Indian Formative period from about 1700400 B.C. Their direct cultural contributions were still evident as late as 300 A.D. Among Mesoamerican scholars, the Formative period is subdivided into the Preclassic (Olmec period), Classic (Maya period), and Postclassic (Toltec and Aztec periods).The Olmecs agricultural abilities sustained them and ensured their power and influence for over a millennium. They produced corn/maize, squash, and other plant foods in such quantities that they were afforded the manpower to build great monuments and ceremonial centers to further promote their cultural identity. From a cultural standpoint, their pyramids, open plazas, their ballgame, and possibly even centers of human sacrifice are thought to have established the societal model that subsequent societies like the Maya, Zapotec, Teotihuacano, Toltec, Mixtec, and Aztec would emulate. In the same vein, some scholars believe that they also affected the cultural development of the Native American groups of the United States and those of Central and South America as well. Proving to be one the most enduring models ever, the religious and cultural structure the Olmec established held reign for over 3,000 years, and it would likely have endured much longer without the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors.The Worlds Greatest Civilizations: The History and Culture of the Olmec comprehensively covers the history, culture, and lingering mysteries behind the Toltec, profiling their origins and their lasting legacy. Along with pictures depicting important people, places, and events, you will learn about the Olmec like you never have before, in no time at all.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The World's Greatest Civilizations: The History and Culture of the Olmec' about? A: This book covers the history, culture, and lasting legacy of the Olmec civilization, known as one of the first major civilizations in Mexico. It discusses their agricultural practices, monumental architecture, and cultural contributions to later Mesoamerican societies.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The World's Greatest Civilizations: The History and Culture of the Olmec' is Charles River Editors.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 46 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on April 28, 2014.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all ages? A: Yes, this book is suitable for a general audience, including students and history enthusiasts interested in ancient civilizations.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or images? A: Yes, the book includes pictures that depict important people, places, and events related to the Olmec civilization.
- Q: What topics are covered in the bibliography of this book? A: The bibliography provides references for further reading on the Olmec civilization and related Mesoamerican cultures.
- Q: Is there any information about the Olmec's influence on other cultures? A: Yes, the book discusses the Olmec's cultural influence on subsequent Mesoamerican societies, such as the Maya, Zapotec, and Aztec.
- Q: What makes the Olmec civilization significant in history? A: The Olmec civilization is significant as it is considered the mother civilization of Mesoamerica, influencing agricultural practices, societal structures, and cultural developments that shaped later civilizations.