The Olmec Had Two Different Social Groups

The Olmec had a very diverse way of living. The Olmec had two different social groups. The common people farmed and supplied food. They lived in villages and their houses were made out of wood and palm leaves. The Elite included rulers, shamen, skilled artisans, and craftsmen. They lived in religious centers or cities, like La Venta and San Lorenzo. The Olmec would take captives during war and they would be taken to the city-state where they would ritually tortured and sacrificed. They mainly ate corn, beans, and squash, but they also ate fish, turtles, dogs, and turkeys. They wore little to no clothing. The Toltec had a very complex way of living. The Toltec had a class diversity, which meant it was presumed among people. Slavery was not recorded,