Question

In what ways did the Olmec most clearly influence both the Maya and the Aztecs

Answer 1

The Olmec influenced the Maya and the Aztecs mostly in religious manner, but there are also social and economic ways.

Explanation:

The Olmec civilization is considered to be the first civilization of Mesoamerica. They are believed to have set the basis for all the later civilizations in the region, and this has been concluded because of the numerous similarities in the region between the Olmec and the later civilizations. The trademark of this civilization are the large, carved, stone heads.

The Olmec didn't had large territory, but they were well developed for their time, so through trade and communication, their more advanced culture spread out in most of the region. Multiple later civilizations of Mesoamerica had pretty much the same religion, similar manner of living, pretty much the same economy, and social hierarchy that was also very similar to the Olmec ones. Some of the most noticeable civilizations that were heavily influenced by the Olmec were:

• Maya
• Aztecs
• Zapotec
• Toltec

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