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What evidence has made historians believe that the Olmec were involved in long-distance trade with other societies? (1 point)
Olmec artifacts include materials such as jade and obsidian, which were not available anywhere near Olmec territory.
Coins used by distant societies were found in Olmec territory.
Raw materials only available in Olmec territory have been found in distant parts of Mesoamerica.
Written accounts by the Maya describe trade interactions with the Olmec.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Olmec artifacts include materials such as jade and obsidian, which were not available anywhere near Olmec territory.

Explanation: finding nonlocal materials (jade, obsidian, etc.) in Olmec sites shows they obtained goods from distant sources, indicating long-distance trade.