"Olmec Civilization Was the Prototype for All Later Mesoamerican Civilizations

question 26

Essay

"Olmec civilization was the prototype for all later Mesoamerican civilizations." Discuss, pro and con.

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Definitions:

Inclined Surface

A plane surface set at an angle to a horizontal surface.

Ellipse

A regular oval shape, described by a curve on a plane, such that for any point on the curve, the sum of the distances to two fixed points (foci) is constant.

Deep/Depth Symbol

A drafting notation used to designate the depth of a hole or a recess in technical drawings.

Auxiliary View

A supplementary orthographic view in drafting and engineering used to show features that are not fully visible or clear in the principal views.