The first truly complex society in the Americas was that of the
A) Mayas.
B) Aztecs.
C) Incas.
D) Pueblos.
E) Olmec.

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The Olmec civilization, which emerged around 1400 BCE in the tropical lowlands of south-central Mexico, is considered the first truly complex society in the Americas. They are often regarded as the forerunner of later Mesoamerican civilizations, influencing the development of the Maya, Aztec, and other cultures through their innovations in religion, urbanism, and art.

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