Which of the following was an important part of both Olmec and Maya culture? Quipu Astronomy Calpulli Pyramids

Pyramids were an important part of both Olmec and Maya cultures.

1. Olmec Culture: The Olmec civilization, considered one of the earliest Mesoamerican cultures, existed from around 1400 BCE to 400 BCE. The Olmec people are known for their monumental architecture, including earthen pyramids. La Venta, one of the major Olmec centers, features large earthen pyramids as part of its complex.
2. Maya Culture: The Maya civilization, which thrived in Mesoamerica from approximately 2000 BCE to 1500 CE, is renowned for its advanced architecture, including stepped pyramids. Prominent Maya cities such as Tikal, Calakmul, and Caracol had impressive pyramid structures used for ceremonial and religious purposes. The Maya pyramids often had temples at the summit and were integral to their cosmology.

While astronomy was also significant in Maya culture, and they developed advanced calendrical systems, quipu was more associated with Andean cultures like the Inca, and calpulli was a social and territorial organization in Aztec society.