The first truly complex society in the Americas was that of the
A) Maya.
B) Inca.
C) Aztecs.
D) Pueblo peoples.
E) Olmecs.

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The Olmecs are considered the first truly complex society in the Americas, emerging around 1200 BCE in the tropical lowlands of south-central Mexico. They are known for their advancements in agriculture, architecture, and art, including the creation of colossal head sculptures, and are often referred to as the "mother culture" of Mesoamerica, influencing later civilizations such as the Maya and Aztecs.

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