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Name means “rubber people”

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Name means “rubber people”

Location

• Settled along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico

Modern-day countries include

• Mexico

Economy

• Influenced area through trade– Olmec jade carvings found throughout

Central America

Religion

• Polytheism • Performed ritual sacrifices• Played pok-a-tok game• Built temple and pyramids• Went on pilgrimages

Achievements

• Constructed “Colossal Heads”• Developed calendar

http://www.latinamericanstudies.org/olmec-colossal-heads-1.htm

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