All of the Following Statements Are True of the Olmec

question 33

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements are true of the Olmec civilization EXCEPT

• A)They centered their civilization on ceremonial hubs near the port of Veracruz.
• B)They established extensive trade networks in Central America.
• C)They used maize tortillas as portable meals.
• D)They had a writing system and accurate calendars.
• E)They placed emphasis on political power instead of religious practices.

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Definitions:

Diaphragm

A large, dome-shaped muscle at the base of the lungs that plays a critical role in breathing.

Celiac Trunk

A major artery that supplies the abdominal organs including the liver, stomach, and spleen with blood.

Superior Mesenteric Artery

A major artery that supplies blood to a large portion of the lower intestine, including the jejunum, ileum, and colon.

Left Gastric Artery

An artery that arises from the celiac trunk and supplies blood to the stomach's lesser curvature.