Shona and olmecs are two different civilizations in ancient history.
Who are SHONA peoples ?
- The Shona peoples were the largest indigenous people in Zimbabwe, and the language of the tribe is also called Shona (Bantu), with a population of about 9 million.
- They are found in Zimbabwe and borders of south africa.
- Shona religion is a mixture of monotheism and ancestor worship ,The Creator Mwari ,is omnipotent.
- Ancestors and other spirits act as intermediaries between Mwari and the people.
Who are OLMECS ?
- Olmecs was the earliest known major Mesoamerican civilization.
- After their progressive development in Soconusco, they occupied the tropical lowlands of what is now Veracruz and Tabasco, Mexico.
- Olmecs is presumed to be partially derived from the adjacent Mokaya or Mixe-Zoque culture.
- Olmec's population declined between 400 and 350 BC.Archaeologists speculate that depopulation was caused by changes in the environment, especially river silt that disrupted the supply of water
What are their similarities ?
Following are the similarities between both the civilizations :-
- Both civilizations live in the form of societies in small homes surrounded by gardens.
- Division of labour
- Having their own religious beliefs.
- Agricultural practices
- Have their own specific art and cultures
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