Which answer choice correctly states the historical importance of the Olmec civilization? A. Aspects of Olmec culture and religion influenced later Mesoamerican civilizations such as the Zapotec and the Maya. B. Olmec armies conquered Zapotec and Maya cities, creating a vast empire across Mesoamerica. C. Olmec armies conquered Chavín and Moche cities, creating a vast empire across South America. D. Aspects of Olmec culture and religion influenced later South America civilizations such as the Chavín and the Moche.

"Aspects of Olmec culture and religion influenced later Mesoamerican civilizations such as the Zapotec and the Maya" is the answer choice that correctly states the historical importance of the Olmec civilization. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the first option or option "A".

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GeoPanther GeoPanther · Answer 2 · 2018-09-12T13:05:11+02:00

The correct answer is - A. Aspects of Olmec culture and religion influenced later Mesoamerican civilizations such as the Zapotec and the Maya.

The Olmec civilization is considered as the first well developed Mesoamerican civilization, and that it is the civilization that laid the foundations for cultural, technological, religious, architectural, political, advancement of the later civilizations in the region. A perfect example of the Olmec influence are the Zapotec and Maya civilizations that are just modernized societies that had set the basis of their functioning and development according to the Olmec people. Even the much later Aztec civilization has its roots and basis with the Olmec civilization.