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A stone sculpture shows a small standing figure with a human body and avian head. There are large spherical eyes with a crest in between them that projects upward from the head. The figure has a small nose, big ears, and an avian beak. A small beard extends downward from the lower jaw. Both hands rest on a protruding chest and the figure stands on small feet.
Source: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York/ Rogers Fund, 1994

An image shows a wooden carving of a funerary urn with a deity. The figurine is seated with folded legs and arms on the knees. It dons a huge headdress with a crown that is shaped like feathers. The face shows spiral-shaped elements on either sides of the eyes, three protruding fangs from the mouth, and large round earflares.
Source: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York/ Gift of Justin Kerr, in memory of Barbara Kerr, 2014

An image shows a pair of gold armbands. The bands are semicircular with facial features embossed at the center. The face displays two eyes, a nose, and a protruding tongue.
Source: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York/ Purchase, Jan Mitchell Gift, 2003

Which of the following accurately lists the key features of the Olmec, Zapotec, and Chavin civilizations?

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cosmo-magical belief system centered on worshipping mythical creatures, and artifacts with human, avion, and feline features
cosmo-magical belief system centered on worshipping mythical creatures, and artifacts with human, avion, and feline features

cosmo-magical belief in an underworld centered on worshipping humans, and artifacts with human, jaguar, and dragon faces
cosmo-magical belief in an underworld centered on worshipping humans, and artifacts with human, jaguar, and dragon faces

cosmo-magical belief in an underworld, worship through ritual dances, and artifacts with human, bird, and gold costumes
cosmo-magical belief in an underworld, worship through ritual dances, and artifacts with human, bird, and gold costumes

cosmo-magical beliefs, human features worshipped as deities, and artifacts with mountains, water, and avion qualities
cosmo-magical beliefs, human features worshipped as deities, and artifacts with mountains, water, and avion qualities
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Answer 1

The features associated with the Olmec, Zapotec, and Chavin civilizations generally include elements of cosmo-magical beliefs and various forms of artifacts depicting humans and animals. Based on the descriptions provided, the best response that captures the essence of these civilizations is:

**cosmo-magical belief system centered on worshipping mythical creatures, and artifacts with human, avian, and feline features.**

This option aligns well with the artistic representations found in their cultures. The Olmec, for example, are known for their jaguar motifs, the Zapotecs had deities with varying human-animal characteristics, and the Chavin culture featured hybrid human-animal figures in their art.