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Civilizations in North and South America — Quiz

Question 5 • World History and Geography

How did Olmec civilization differ from Maya civilization?

Answer
A
The Olmec civilization declined after a prolonged drought, while the Maya civilization continued to flourish into the 1500s.
B
The Olmecs were the first culture to live in Mesoamerica. The Mayas came later and adopted some of the Olmecs’ early practices.
C
The Mayas were the first culture to live in Mesoamerica. The Olmecs came later and rejected most of the Mayas’ early practices.
D
The Maya civilization declined after a prolonged drought, while the Olmec civilization declined after years of warfare.
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