Which answer choice correctly states the historical importance of the olmec civilization? a. aspects of olmec culture and religion influenced later mesoamerican civilizations such as the zapotec and the maya. b. olmec armies conquered zapotec and maya cities, creating a vast empire across mesoamerica. c. olmec armies conquered chavín and moche cities, creating a vast empire across south america. d. aspects of olmec culture and religion influenced later south america civilizations such as the chavín and the moche.