What has given archaeologists evidence to indicate that Olmec culture was important to later Mesoamerican societies?

A. Mayan writings give great praise to the Olmec Empire.

B. Artifacts show that the Aztec civilization developed out of the Olmec.

C. Olmec law was adopted by the Maya and Aztec societies.

D. Characteristics of Olmec art and culture can be seen in that of the Maya and Aztec.

D. Characteristics of Olmec art and culture can be seen in that of the Maya and Aztec.