Why was it challenging for the Zapotec to expand their civilization?(1 point)

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Responses

The Guatemalan jungles were too thick.
The Guatemalan jungles were too thick.

The Oaxaca Valley is surrounded by mountains.
The Oaxaca Valley is surrounded by mountains.

The Yucatán Peninsula is too swampy.
The Yucatán Peninsula is too swampy.

The Andes Mountains were too steep.

Answer 1

The most accurate response is: The Oaxaca Valley is surrounded by mountains.

The mountainous terrain surrounding the Oaxaca Valley posed significant challenges for the Zapotec civilization in terms of expansion, making it difficult to communicate, trade, and expand their territory effectively.