in 9th grade writing to 3–5 sentences investigating the cultural, political, technological, and economic changes and continuities between the Olmec and Mayan civilizations.
The Olmec and Mayan civilizations shared several cultural, political, technological, and economic aspects. Both civilizations developed complex agricultural systems and had a strong reverence for nature. Politically, they both had ruler classes and constructed impressive cities and pyramids. Technologically, both civilizations excelled in architecture and engineering, and used writing systems. Economically, both civilizations engaged in trade and had a strong emphasis on agriculture. However, there were also differences, such as the Mayans' development of a highly sophisticated calendar system and their obsession with astronomy, which the Olmecs did not prioritize as much.
