Which statement about the culture of the ancient olmec civilization is correct?
a. their beliefs and culture basically disappeared after the spanish conquest occurred.
b. their culture and traditions are largely based on the aztecs who came before them.
c. their traditions and culture continue to survive today in modern zapotec people.
d. their written records have provided valuable information about their life and culture.

The correct answer is C) their traditions and culture continue to survive today in modern Zapotec people.

The statement about the culture of ancient Olmec civilization that is correct is: their traditions and culture continue to survive today in modern  the Zapotec people.

Olmec heritage can be found in people that are living in what today is part of the states of Tabasco and Oaxaca in Southern Mexico. The Olmecs were an important civilization in the times of Mesoamerica. They were great artists and are considered the creators of the gigant carved stone heads that can be found in La Venta Park, in Tabasco City, Mexico. The statement about the culture of ancient Olmec civilization that is correct is: their traditions and culture continue to survive today in modern Zapotec people.

a.tensions between the colonial elites and the backcountry men of virginia.