Why was it challenging for the Zapotec to expand their civilization?(1 point) Responses The Guatemalan jungles were too thick. The Guatemalan jungles were too thick. - no response given The Yucatán Peninsula is too swampy. The Yucatán Peninsula is too swampy. - incorrect The Oaxaca Valley is surrounded by mountains. The Oaxaca Valley is surrounded by mountains. - no response given The Andes Mountains were too steep.

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The challenge for the Zapotec to expand their civilization was primarily due to the fact that "The Oaxaca Valley is surrounded by mountains." This geographical feature made it difficult for them to expand beyond their valley into surrounding regions.