During its peak years, Olmec society
A) did not construct pyramids of any kind.
B) was constantly at war with the Aztecs.
C) extended from Mexico City to El Salvador and possibly to the Pacific Ocean.
D) was known for its development of wheat and rice.
E) relied on a limited trading network.

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Olmec society extended from Mexico City to El Salvador and possibly to the Pacific Ocean. The Olmecs were known for their impressive architectural feats, but did not construct pyramids. While there is evidence of conflict among Mesoamerican societies, there is no evidence that the Olmecs were constantly at war with the Aztecs. The Olmecs did cultivate crops such as maize, beans, and squash, but not wheat and rice. Additionally, while the Olmecs did participate in trade, their trading network was not necessarily limited.

During Its Peak Years, Olmec Society