Question

Examine the following map showing the Olmec heartland and the southern Maya empire. Based on the map, which of the following statements is most likely true? A. The Maya and the Olmec frequently traded with each other. B. Olmec land was agriculturally richer than the land of the southern Maya. C. The Maya were more successful than the Olmec in their conquests. D. The Olmec established a foundation for the Maya civilization.

Answer 1

Answer:

Mesoamerican civilization, the complex of indigenous cultures that developed in parts of Mexico and Central America prior to Spanish exploration and conquest in the 16th century. In the organization of its kingdoms and empires, the sophistication of its monuments and cities, and the extent and refinement of its intellectual accomplishments, the Mesoamerican civilization, along with the comparable Andean civilization farther south, constitutes a New World counterpart to those of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and China.