Which of the following represents evidence that the maya were influenced by the olmec civilization that preceded them?
native diaries of conquistador encounters
ball courts in mayan ruins
spanish as a common language in mesoamerica
trade routes from olmec to mayan lands

Ball courts in Mayan ruins

Explanation:

The Olmec civilization flourished in the pre-classical period (2000B.C. to 200 B.C), while the Mayans did it in the classical period (200 B.C. to 800A.D.). Though there were exchanges an influences, it is unlikely that both civilizations had a constant commercial exchange.

Religious and ceremonial elements, like the ball game, are present in both cultures.

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