How did olmec civilization differ from maya civilization? the olmecs were the first culture to live in mesoamerica. the mayas came later and adopted some of the olmecs’ early practices. the mayas were the first culture to live in mesoamerica. the olmecs came later and rejected most of the mayas’ early practices. the olmec civilization declined after a prolonged drought, while the maya civilization continued to flourish into the 1500s. the maya civilization declined after a prolonged drought, while the olmec civilization declined after years of warfare.

The correct answer is “The Olmecs were the first culture to live in Mesoamerica. The Mayas came later and adopted some of the Olmecs’ early practices.”

The Olmec civilization was located in Mesoamerica and it is considered by historians the basis for the subsequent Mesoamerican cultures such as Mayas. The Olmecs explored the coastal areas of the Gulf of Mexico and grew corn and beans, they also used their natural resources such as plant food, palm nuts, and sea life. Parts of the Olmecs culture and religion were absorbed by the Maya civilization, for example, the snake-god transformed into Kukulcan and other symbols like the pyramids.

food chain i would say only because there is competition on getting food and survival

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