What was the way of life like of the Olmec and Zapotec? Give 2 reasons.

Answer: The Olmec and Zapotec were good at farming as the land in their region was very fertile and they stayed near rivers.

They were also good at making pottery and weaving.

Explanation:

The Olmec were earliest civilization in America. They lived from 1300 BC to around 400 BC.

They lived in southern Mexico.

The Olmec used to live in villages that were near to rivers and so were also involved in fishing activity along with farming.

Some other cultures were influenced by The Olmec through the means of trade. The goods in which they traded were mainly luxury items like precious stones.

The Zapotec were also good in agriculture and weaving like the Olmec. They also resided in southern Mexico.

They had their house made from stones and mortar.

Both Olmec and Zapotec had created their own calenders which were accurate at that time.