Some of the earliest civilizations and cultures developed under the influence of Mesoamerica. The four main groups we know of in this general area are the Olmec, Mayan, Aztec, and Incas. Over time, we have gradually developed traits from Mesoamerica into our society. Fortunately,because of these groups, we are more advanced in our modern day architecture, leadership, and trade.
The Olmec developed the earliest civilization in Mesoamerica around 1200 BC. They were an intelligent group of people, being the first to build pyramids in the Americas. Olmec culture was spread throughout the region with the help of trade by the start of 400 BC.
Like the Olmec, the Maya grew crops, while living in small cities. Around th 900s, Maya civilization
The Olmec developed the earliest civilization in Mesoamerica around 1200 BC. They were an intelligent group of people, being the first to build pyramids in the Americas. Olmec culture was spread throughout the region with the help of trade by the start of 400 BC.
Like the Olmec, the Maya grew crops, while living in small cities. Around th 900s, Maya civilization