Which of the following Mesoamerican civilizations emerged first and influenced the cultures of later Mesoamerican civilizations? A.
Aztec
B.
Inca
C.
Olmec
D.
Teotihuacan

Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

C

Explanation:

Pre-Olmec cultures had flourished in the area since about 2500 BCE, but by 1600–1500 BCE, Early Olmec culture had emerged. They were the first Mesoamerican civilization and laid many of the foundations for the civilizations that followed, such as the Maya.

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