Question

Some archaeologists debate the type of influence the Olmec had on later Mesoamerican cultures. They generally argue one of these ideas:

1) All later Mesoamerican cultures all derived from the Olmec.
2) The Olmec freely communicated ideas with other contemporary peoples.

Which of the following possible scenarios, if true, supports the second argument?

The Olmecs developed the idea of the ball court and disseminated this idea to other later cultures like the Aztecs and Maya.
The Olmecs popularized the use of jade masks and other ritual items that were picked up by other Mesoamerican cultures.
The Olmecs shared pottery technology with neighboring groups, and together they developed a popular pottery style.
The Olmecs invested great importance on the figure of the jaguar, and this idea spread to other cultures like the Aztecs and Maya.

Answer 1

@Dude ?????

Answer 2

My gut tells me
"The Olmecs shared pottery technology with neighboring groups, and together they developed a popular pottery style."

The rest show a main idea dispersing into other groups except this one which does the opposite

Answer 3

Ok Imma trust your gut

Answer 4

You got it right thanks bb

Answer 5

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