The Olmec Appear to Have Been

question 55

Multiple Choice

The Olmec appear to have been:

• A) a unified kingdom
• B) a city-state-based civilization
• C) a loose affiliation of chiefdoms sharing an art style
• D) inspired by the Aztecs

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