To correctly identify the locations of major civilizations in the Americas before the arrival of Europeans, we can summarize the regions associated with each civilization:
- Mayan Civilization: Primarily located in present-day southeastern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and parts of Honduras and El Salvador.
- Aztec Civilization: Mainly found in central Mexico, particularly around the Valley of Mexico.
- Inca Civilization: Occupied the western region of South America, primarily in modern-day Peru, as well as parts of Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
- Olmec Civilization: Considered one of the earliest civilizations in Mexico, located in the Gulf Coast region, particularly in the area of modern-day Veracruz and Tabasco.
Given the options, the groups that accurately reflect these major civilizations and their locations would be:
- A. Mayan B. Aztec C. Inca D. Olmec
- A. Inca B. Olmec C. Mayan D. Aztec
- A. Mayan B. Inca C. Olmec D. Aztec
Among these, the first option clearly identifies the civilizations in the correct geographical context before European arrival:
A. Mayan B. Aztec C. Inca D. Olmec
This choice correctly represents the locations associated with these civilizations in the Americas.
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