Which of the Following Characteristics of Olmec Cities and Chavín

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics of Olmec cities and Chavín de Huántar is true?

• A) They developed hierarchical governing systems where hereditary rulers dominated thousands of residents.
• B) They developed a society organized around kinship ties and communal support.
• C) They developed diverse societies that included fishing, industry, and agricultural production.
• D) They developed primitive democratic governing systems.
• E) They developed as matriarchal societies with a focus on agriculture production.

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