According to this passage, why did the Olmec most likely create these large head carvings?
to mark sites of religious importance
to highlight the main path across Olmec territory
to glorify important members of Olmec society
to honor the civilizations that came before them

answer; first blank(1); 30% two(2); salmonella; i believe this is correct; //good luck;

d. i assume the underlined word is "role." reformat if it isn't.

explanation:

role is closest to part because when replacing words, "playing a vital decision," "playing a vital activity," and "playing a vital dollar" don't make logical sense. the only meaningful choice is "playing a vital part."

this fits one of merriam-webster's definitions of role: "a function or part performed especially in a particular operation or process."

the declaration states, “we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness….”