Download or read book Life Among the Olmecs Daily Life of the Native American People Olmec 1200 400 BC Social Studies 5th Grade Children s Geography Cultures Books written by Baby Professor and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2020-12-31 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Olmecs walked the Earth a long time ago but their marks are still felt these days. In fact, some of the traditions you know may have originated from the Olmecs. Read about the Olmec civilization, particularly their art and religion, daily life and discoveries. Get a copy and encourage your fifth grader to read beginning today.
Download or read book Life Among the Olmecs Daily Life of the Native American People Olmec 1200 400 BC Social Studies 5th Grade Children s Geography Cultures Books written by Baby Professor and published by Baby Professor. This book was released on 2020-12-31 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Olmecs walked the Earth a long time ago but their marks are still felt these days. In fact, some of the traditions you know may have originated from the Olmecs. Read about the Olmec civilization, particularly their art and religion, daily life and discoveries. Get a copy and encourage your fifth grader to read beginning today.
Download or read book Olmec Civilization for Kids History and Mythology America s First Civilization 5th Grade Social Studies written by Baby Professor and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!
Download or read book Quick Facts about the Olmecs Olmec Civilization Grade 5 Children s Ancient History written by Baby Professor and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2022-12-01 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Olmec Civilization was the first known civilization in North and Central America. In this book, you will read about where they were located, their daily lives, as well as their cultures and traditions. By knowing facts of the past, you can tell where some modern cultures, traditions and beliefs come from. How can you relate with the Olmecs? Study their civilization today.
Download or read book Olmec Civilization for Kids History and Mythology America s First Civilization 5th Grade Social Studies written by Baby Professor and published by . This book was released on 2017-12 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!
Download or read book Discovering the Olmecs written by David C. Grove and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2014-11-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Olmecs are renowned for their massive carved stone heads and other sculptures, the first stone monuments produced in Mesoamerica. Seven decades of archaeological research have given us many insights into the lives of the Olmecs, who inhabited parts of the modern Mexican states of Veracruz and Tabasco from around 1150 to 400 BC. Beginning with the first modern explorations in the 1920s, the story of how generations of archaeologists and local residents have uncovered the Olmec past and pieced together a portrait of an ancient civilization that left no written records unfolds. From stories of fortuitous discoveries and frustrating disappoints, helpful collaborations and deceitful shenanigans emerges the unconventional history of Olmec archeology.
Download or read book The Olmecs written by Richard A. Diehl and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most modern and complete overview of Olmec culture, its accomplishments and impact on later Mexican civilizations, hailed by Michael Coe as the first truly complete and authoritative account of this 3,000-year-old culture, is fast becoming the standard work on the subject.
Download or read book Quick Facts about the Olmecs Olmec Civilization Grade 5 Children s Ancient History written by Baby and published by . This book was released on 2022-01-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Olmec Civilization was the first known civilization in North and Central America. In this book, you will read about where they were located, their daily lives, as well as their cultures and traditions. By knowing facts of the past, you can tell where some modern cultures, traditions and beliefs come from. How can you relate with the Olmecs? Study their civilization today.
Download or read book The Olmec and Toltec written by Charles River Charles River Editors and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-02-21 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Includes pictures *Describes the history, culture, and architecture of the two groups *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 so-called colossal heads, mammoth basalt head-statues wearing helmet-like headdresses found throughout Olmec habitation sites. Around 2500 B.C., the Olmec settled primarily along Mexico's Gulf Coast in the tropical lowlands of south-central Mexico (in the modern-day States of Veracruz and Tabasco), and they flourished during North America's Prehistoric Indian Formative period from about 1700-400 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 Olmec's 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 Toltec are one of the most famous Mesoamerican groups in South America, but they are also the most controversial and mysterious. The Toltec have been identified as the group that established a strong state centered in Tula (in present-day Mexico), and the Aztec claimed the Toltec as their cultural predecessors, so much so that the word Toltec comes from the Aztec's word Toltecatl, translated as artisan. The Aztec also kept track of the Toltec's history, including keeping a list of important rulers and events, that suggest the peak of the Toltec occurred from about 900-1100 A.D. While scholars continue to debate whether the Toltec were an actual historical group, there is an added layer of mystery to the fact that the settlement at Tula has a lot in common with the famous Mayan settlement at Chichén Itzá. The architecture and art at both sites are so similar that archaeologists and anthropologists have assumed they had the same cultural influences, even as historians struggle to determine the historical timelines, and thus whether Tula influenced Chichén Itzá or vice versa. The Olmec and Toltec: The History of Early Mesoamerica's Most Influential Cultures comprehensively covers the history, culture, and lingering mysteries behind the Olmec and Toltec. Along with pictures depicting important people, places, and events, you will learn about the two groups like you never have before.
Download or read book The Mystery of the Olmecs written by David Hatcher Childress and published by SCB Distributors. This book was released on 2011-03-09 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lost Cities author Childress takes us deep into Mexico and Central America in search of the mysterious Olmecs, North America’s early, advanced civilization. The Olmecs, now sometimes called Proto-Mayans, were not acknowledged to have existed as a civilization until an international archeological meeting in Mexico City in 1942. Now, the Olmecs are slowly being recognized as the Mother Culture of Mesoamerica, having invented writing, the ball game and the “Mayan” Calendar. But who were the Olmecs? Where did they come from? What happened to them? How sophisticated was their culture? How far back in time did it go? Why are many Olmec statues and figurines seemingly of foreign peoples such as Africans, Europeans and Chinese? Is there a link with Atlantis? In this heavily illustrated book, join Childress in search of the lost cities of the Olmecs! Chapters include: The Mystery of the Origin of the Olmecs; The Mystery of the Olmec Destruction; The Mystery of Quizuo; The Mystery of Transoceanic Trade; The Mystery of Cranial Deformation; The Mystery of Olmec Writing; more. Heavily illustrated, includes a color photo section.
Download or read book The Olmecs written by Hourly History and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-17 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The OlmecsMany ancient civilizations are described as mysterious, but none provide as many puzzles and unanswered questions as the Olmecs. These people arrived in lands near the Gulf of Mexico around 1500 BCE, and they brought with them entirely new concepts in terms of engineering, agriculture, and religion. The problem is, we have no idea where they came from or how they developed these new ideas. Then, around 400 BCE, the Olmecs vanished as suddenly and inexplicably as they appeared, leaving behind no written records but providing a legacy of beliefs and ideas which permeated virtually every Mesoamerican culture which followed.Inside you will read about...✓ Origins✓ The Olmec Enigma✓ The Fall of San Lorenzo✓ Were-Jaguars and Feathered Serpents✓ The Rise of La Venta✓ The Disappearance of the OlmecsAnd much more!Respected scholars take very different views on the Olmec civilization. Some feel that the Olmecs must have come to Central America from somewhere else entirely, while others are adamant that they are indigenous people. Some historians believe that the Olmecs were simply one of several cultures which emerged at around the same time, while others are vehement that this is the mother culture from which all subsequent Mesoamerican cultures descended. Less than one hundred years ago, there wasn't even agreement on whether these people had existed at all.There are very few cultures as important as the Olmecs about which we know so little. This book attempts to convey the story of the mysterious Olmecs and their unique and fascinating artifacts.
Download or read book The World s Greatest Civilizations written by Charles River Charles River Editors and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-02-27 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *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 so-called colossal heads, mammoth basalt head-statues wearing helmet-like headdresses found throughout Olmec habitation sites. Around 2500 B.C., the Olmec settled primarily along Mexico's Gulf Coast in the tropical lowlands of south-central Mexico (in the modern-day States of Veracruz and Tabasco), and they flourished during North America's Prehistoric Indian Formative period from about 1700-400 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 Olmec's 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 World's 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.
Download or read book The Olmec Civilization at a Glance Art and Religion Mexico in World History Grade 5 Children s Books on Ancient History written by Baby Professor and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2022-12-01 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You can pretty much say that art and religion were intertwined for the Olmecs. They create powerful works of art to associate with their many gods. In this book, you will read about some of these artwork and understand how they resonate the people’s religious beliefs. By the end of this book, will realize that a huge chunk of the religious, artistic and social traditions of the Mayas and Aztecs came from the Olmecs.
Download or read book Olmec Origins of the Mesoamerica Empires written by Rhandel Lopez and published by Dttv Publications. This book was released on 2022-06-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Olmec: An Introduction Generally, the Olmec people are regarded as Mexico's first significant civilization; they are also considered the people from whom all subsequent Mesoamerican cultures developed. In fact, the term Olmec is thought to have been coined by the Aztecs since Olmec means "people of rubber," which referred to those living in the Land of the Olmecs from which rubber was obtained. The Olmec culture may be best known for its colossal heads and mammoth basalt heads dressed in helmet-like headdresses found throughout Olmec habitation sites. Olmec populations thrived during North America's Prehistoric Indian Formative period between 1700 and 400 B.C. on Mexico's Gulf Coast in tropical lowlands (in contemporary Veracruz and Tabasco). They continued to contribute directly to Mesoamerican culture well into the third millennium A.D. Mesoamerican scholars divided the Formative period into the Preclassic (Olmec period), Classic (Maya period), and Postclassic (Toltec and Aztec periods). Agrarian skills enabled the Olmecs to remain robust and influential for millennia. In addition to growing large quantities of corn/maize, squash, and other plant foods, they built sumptuous monuments and ceremonial centers to further promote their cultural identity. They set the stage for subsequent societies like the Maya, Zapotec, Teotihuacan, Toltec, Mixtec, and Aztec to emulate with their pyramids, open plazas, ballgames, and perhaps even human sacrifice centers. According to some scholars, they also contributed to the cultural development of Native American groups in the United States, Central America, and South America. The religious and cultural structures established by the Olmecs survived for more than 3,000 years, and without the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors, they would have stayed even longer.
Download or read book The Olmec World written by Ignacio Bernal and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2023-11-10 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book All About Obscure Olmecs written by P S Quick and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2016-05-25 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, filled with amazing facts and photographs, gives an in-depth account of what life was like for the ancient Olmec who lived in Mesoamerica. It explains how religion influenced their beliefs and everyday lives and draws upon archaeology and research to present evidence that supports present ideas. In addition to information on mythology, religion and gods it covers the topics of society, government, trade, industry, homes, farming, science, mathematics, writing, sculpture and artwork. The ‘All About' series is an educational collection of books by P S Quick, and is targeted to interest children of 9 to 12+ but will fascinate readers of all ages. At the end of each book there is a quiz section for the reader, featuring 150 questions and answers.
Download or read book Lost Civilizations of Mesoamerica written by Norah Romney and published by DTTV PUBLICATIONS. This book was released on with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the Olmec culture developed in the early pre-classic period, we observe the phenomenon of the Olmec Heads and their Mysterious origins. Through ideological management and coercion mechanisms, the dominant ruler appears and alludes to forms of government exercised by individuals. Massive sculptures and large-scale architecture represent the first representations of political power. The socio-political complex that developed thus encouraged the development of similar forms in other areas of Mesoamerica, resulting in the first stratified societies consisting of actual states, as seen in Teotihuacan in the Mexican highlands, Monte Albán in Oaxaca, and the Maya city states during the classical period. A corollary of this process was the rise of some post-classical societies that reached supra-state levels, such as the Mexica, who settled in the Mexican highlands and established a true pan-Mesoamerican empire. Following this brief introduction, it is time to examine each ancient Mexican society considered the most significant in Mesoamerica's political development.
