Olmec civilization Q&A 1. When some villages become centers of religion, they are known as…? What was in the middle of these cities/villages and how were they decorated? (3 marks) 2. When the Olmecs weren’t working hard they found time to do what? 3. What were the balls for the sport made from? 4. How did Olmec culture spread? 5. Name an Olmec innovation that is still used today? 6. What did the Mayan civilization take from the Olmec civilization?