Which of the following is generally considered the earliest civilization in the Americas? A. Aztec B. Maya C. Olmec D. Inca

The first complex civilization to develop in Mesoamerica was that of the Olmec, who inhabited the gulf coast region of Veracruz throughout the Preclassic period. The main sites of the Olmec include San Lorenzo Tenochtitlán, La Venta, and Tres Zapotes.