Question

Which of the following statements is accurate of the Olmecs?

• A. They possessed advanced engineering skills
• B. They were excellent swordsmen
• C. They were an insular society without much trade
• D. They were one of the first monotheistic societies
• E. They primarily built simple structures of mud and clay

Answer 1

The correct option is A They possessed advanced engineering skills

• The Olmecs were the earliest known major civilization in Mesoamerica following a progressive development in Soconusco.
• They lived in the tropical lowlands of south-central Mexico.
• The Olmecs were the first great engineers of Mesoamerica. There is an aqueduct at San Lorenzo, carved out of dozens of massive stones then laid side-by side.
• The royal compound at La Venta shows engineering as well.