The correct options are:
organization of independent city-states
inclusion of ball courts in ceremonial centers
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construction of pyramid-shaped temples
construction of pyramid-shaped temples
organization of independent city-states
organization of independent city-states
inclusion of ball courts in ceremonial centers
inclusion of ball courts in ceremonial centers
worship of the patron god Huitzilopochtli
worship of the patron god Huitzilopochtli
organization of independent city-states
inclusion of ball courts in ceremonial centers
- Organization of independent city-states: The Olmec civilization established the concept of independent city-states, characterized by a central urban center that controlled smaller surrounding settlements. Both the Maya and the Aztecs adopted this political structure.
- Inclusion of ball courts in ceremonial centers: The Olmec were the first Mesoamerican civilization known to have built ball courts for a game called Mesoamerican ballgame. This tradition was later adopted by the Maya and the Aztecs, who also built ball courts as part of their ceremonial centers.
It is important to note that the worship of the patron god Huitzilopochtli was more prominently associated with the Aztecs and not directly linked to Olmec influence. Additionally, the construction of pyramid-shaped temples was a widespread architectural practice in ancient Mesoamerica, with the Maya and Aztecs developing their own unique styles and techniques that were not necessarily influenced by the Olmec.
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nobles
nobles
serfs
serfs
priests
priests
traders
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Olmec
Olmec
Maya
Maya
Aztec
Aztec
Mexica
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gaining access to more resources
gaining access to more resources
learning how to farm the land
learning how to farm the land
expansion of their trading alliances
expansion of their trading alliances
exposure to a writing system and a number system
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constructing dams to tame wild rivers for irrigating maize fields
constructing dams to tame wild rivers for irrigating maize fields
burning down forests to clear land for planting crops
burning down forests to clear land for planting crops
building large rafts to travel rivers for trading with the Olmec
building large rafts to travel rivers for trading with the Olmec
harvesting forest herbs, seeds, and leaves to enhance their diet
The Olmec also invented a calendar, and they carved hieroglyphic writing into stone.
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the Maya
the Maya
the Inca
the Inca
the Natchez
the Natchez
the Inuit
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The Maya elected their leader, while the Aztec leader was a tyrant.
The Maya elected their leader, while the Aztec leader was a tyrant.
The Aztecs developed a more democratic system of government, while the Maya leader ruled by birthright.
The Aztecs developed a more democratic system of government, while the Maya leader ruled by birthright.
The Maya lived in individual city-states, while the Aztec were unified under one leader.
The Maya lived in individual city-states, while the Aztec were unified under one leader.
Both civilizations lived in city-states, but the Aztec empire was larger.
Both civilizations lived in city-states, but the Aztec empire was larger.
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location for government events
location for government events
public art gallery
public art gallery
trade center
trade center
burial place for farmers
burial place for farmers
homes for royal families
- Location for government events: The stone palaces of the Maya were often used as venues for important government events, such as ceremonies, meetings, and rituals.
- Homes for royal families: The stone palaces served as residences for the royal families and the ruling elite of the Maya society. These palaces were grand structures that showcased the wealth and power of the rulers.
It is important to note that while the Maya did have public art galleries and trade centers, these specific purposes were not typically associated with their stone palaces. Additionally, the stone palaces were not used as burial places for farmers.
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Shared knowledge brought advances in medicine.
Shared knowledge brought advances in medicine.
Rivalry between city states was prevented.
Rivalry between city states was prevented.
Travel along shared rivers was limited.
Travel along shared rivers was limited.
Trade allowed access to needed resources.