Olmec Civilization for Kids - History and Mythology | America's First Civilization | 5th Grade Social Studies

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Description

The Olmecs lived thousands of years ago but you can still meet them, albeit imaginatively, through books. There are a lot to learn from history, and among which are lessons that need to be understood. Be amazed with how advanced the Olmecs were in building their society, in creating religion and even in their beliefs or mythologies. Enjoy this good read today!

Sujets

• Olmec
• Social

Informations

• Publié par: Speedy Publishing LLC
• Date de parution: 01 décembre 2017
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781541924048
• Langue: English

Extrait

Olmec Civilization for Kids
History and Mythology
America’s First Civilization
5th Grade Social Studies



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I n this book, we’re going to talk about the Olmec Civilization. So, let’s get right to it!














































































































































































































WHAT IS MESOAMERICA?
M esoamerica is a landmass in the Americas. It extends from the central region of modern-day Mexico through these countries:
Belize
Guatemala
El Salvador
Honduras
Nicaragua
The northern section of Costa Rica










































































































































































































T his is the region where important native civilizations flourished prior to the arrival of the Spanish.






Mesoamerican architecture




Olmec colossal head










































































































































































































WHO WERE THE OLMECS?
T he Olmec people lived in Mesoamerica in the centuries before 1200 BC and declined around 400 BC. They came before the Maya Civilization and the Aztec Civilization and they influenced their cultures. The core of their population was centered on the part of the coastline along the Gulf of Mexico before the Yucatan Peninsula. However, the impact of their culture and their trade activities was felt as far south as the land belonging to the modern-day country of Nicaragua.





O lmec culture produced striking art and architecture, such as mysterious huge stone sculptures of heads and sacred temple complexes including pyramid structures. They worshipped animal gods and drank chocolate. They had a unique ball game on a court as well. All of these arts and practices were passed on from this first great civilization of Mesoamerica to subsequent cultures of this region.