The Colossal Head created 3000 years ago in Mexico Group of answer choices was one of 10 made by the oldest distinct culture in Mesoamerica, the Olmec, at San Lorenzo (4 more were found at La Venta) functioned as a memorial to a priest-warrior-king, the political, economic, military and religious leader of
a. the first known centralized society
b. all of the above
c. were ritually buried on a ridge
d. overlooking the ceremonial center

Question

The Colossal Head created 3000 years ago in Mexico Group of answer choices was one of 10 made by the oldest distinct culture in Mesoamerica, the Olmec, at San Lorenzo (4 more were found at La Venta) functioned as a memorial to a priest-warrior-king, the political, economic, military and religious leader of
a. the first known centralized society
b. all of the above
c. were ritually buried on a ridge
d. overlooking the ceremonial center

Accepted Answer

***B*** ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹Olmec Colossal Heads⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹The Colossal Heads are emblematic of the Olmec civilization, which is considered the oldest distinct culture in Mesoamerica. These heads are believed to represent priest-warrior-kings and are indicative of a complex society with political, economic, military, and religious hierarchies. The heads found at San Lorenzo and La Venta provide evidence of the Olmec's artistic capabilities and their societal structure.⚹◊What impact did the Olmec civilization have on the development of centralized societies in Mesoamerica?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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