Question

which statement best describes the political organization of the olmecs? a they were ruled as independent city - states. b they were ruled according to the mandate of heaven. c they were ruled by a democratically - elected legislature. d they were ruled by totalitarian dictators who oversaw all aspects of life.

Explanation:

To determine the correct statement about the Olmecs' political organization, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The Olmecs had independent city - states as part of their political structure.
• Option B: The Mandate of Heaven was a Chinese political concept, not related to the Olmecs.
• Option C: The Olmecs did not have a democratically - elected legislature; their political system was not democratic in this sense.
• Option D: The Olmecs were not ruled by totalitarian dictators overseeing all aspects of life in the way this option describes.

Answer:

A. They were ruled as independent city - states.