Which of the following best describes Mesoamerica from the first millennium B.C.E.?

A. Though densely populated, the various communities of Mesoamerica interacted little with one another.
B. As a result of constant warfare, the region's development was dramatically slowed.
C. Though culturally, linguistically, and geographically diverse, Mesoamerica constituted a distinct zone of trade and exchange.
D. A single culture prevailed in the region, and as a result, exchange did not lead to greater social complexity.


Answer: C

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