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

Question

Responses

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

The Andes Mountains were too steep.
The Andes Mountains were too steep.

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

The Guatemalan jungles were too thick.

Answer 1

The correct response is: The Oaxaca Valley is surrounded by mountains.

This geographic feature made it challenging for the Zapotec civilization to expand beyond their region, as natural barriers limited their accessibility to other areas.