Some archaelologists debate the type of influence the olmec had on later mesoamerican cultures. they generally argue one of these ideas:
1) all later mesoamerican cultures all derived from the olmec.
2) the olmec freely communicated ideas with other contemprary peoples.
which of the following possible scenarios, if true supports the second argument?
a: the olmecs developed the idea of the nall court and disseminated this idea to other later cultures like the aztecs and maya.
b: the olmecs popularized the use of jade masks and other ritual items that were picked up by other mesoamerican cultures.
c: the olmecs shared pottery technology with neighboring groups, and other pottery style.
d: the olmecs invested great importance on the figure of the jaguar, and this idea spread to other cultures like the aztecs and maya.

The correct answer is C. The Olmecs shared pottery technology with neighboring groups, and together they developed a popular pottery style.

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