Which civilization is often described as the mother civilization of mesoamerica
a. inca
b. mayan
c. aztec
d. olmec

The answer is D. Olmec Hope this helps!

(202 bc - 220 ad) dynasty started by lui bang; a great and long-lasting rule, it discarded the harsh policies of the qin dynasty and adopted confucian principles; han rulers chose officials who passed the civil service exams rather than birth; it was a time of prosperity

utilized the penal colony