Question

Which of the following was an important part of both Olmec and Maya culture? Quipu

Answer 1

Answer:

Pyramids

Explanation:

Olmeca is the name given to the people who originated the Olmec culture, the ancient pre-Columbian Mesoamerican culture that developed in the tropical south-central regions of present-day Mexico during the pre-classical period, roughly where they are today. the Mexican states of Veracruz and Tabasco on the Tehuantepec Isthmus, in an area called the Olmec nuclear area. Pyramids were an important part of Olmec culture, where ceremonial rituals and other spiritual celebrations were celebrated.

The Mayans were a pre-Columbian people who inhabited the Mesoamerican region (present-day Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, etc.). They peaked during the period from 250 AD to 900 AD, known as the Classic Period. The Mayans are known to have had one of the most sophisticated pre-Columbian civilizations. Similar to Olmec culture, Mayan culture valued pyramid building, where religious rituals and worship of the Mayan gods were celebrated.