The Rise of the Mayan Empire Quick Check

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Which of the following statements is the best analysis of how the Maya lived during the time of the Olmec?(1 point)
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The Maya were close rivals of the Olmec for trade and art.
The Maya were close rivals of the Olmec for trade and art.

The Maya came many centuries after the Olmec.
The Maya came many centuries after the Olmec.

The Maya civilization was the first parent culture of Mesoamerica and influenced the Olmec.
The Maya civilization was the first parent culture of Mesoamerica and influenced the Olmec.

The Maya were nomadic, while the Olmec were settled.

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The best analysis of how the Maya lived during the time of the Olmec is:

The Maya were close rivals of the Olmec for trade and art.

This response indicates an interaction between the two cultures rather than a linear chronological relationship or a distinction in lifestyle.