Question

The picture above is of a statue created by the Olmec civilization, an ancient civilization that was found in Central America. The head is thought to represent a god or ruler and is about nine feet tall. After finding sculptures like this one, what assumption did archaeologists first make about the Olmec? A. that they were the first civilization to develop art in the Americas B. that they were a relatively recent civilization C. that they were the most advanced of known ancient civilizations D. that they were the mother culture of all civilizations

Answer 1

Answer:C

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Answer 2

Answer: B. that they were a relatively recent civilization

Explanation: After finding sculptures like the one pictured here are cute archaeologists first assume that the Olmec had been a relatively recent civilization. This is because they showed a level of complexity and advancement that was more often seen in later Mesoamerican civilizations. The Olmec in fact lived from about 1200 BCE to about 400 BCE.