Which of the following groups lived in the high Andes of Peru?

The Aztecs were primarily based in central Mexico, particularly around the Valley of Mexico, where they established their capital, Tenochtitlan. Their civilization was known for its complex social structure, impressive pyramids, and agricultural practices suited to a valley region, making them geographically distinct from the Andean cultures.

The Maya civilization flourished in the Yucatán Peninsula and parts of Central America, including modern-day Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras. They are renowned for their contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and architecture, but their settlements were not situated in the high Andes, separating them from the Inca.

The Olmec civilization is considered one of the earliest in Mesoamerica, existing in the lowland regions of present-day southern Mexico. They are best known for their colossal head sculptures and influence on later cultures in the region, but they did not inhabit the high Andes of Peru.