Question

The were the earliest people to settle in Mesoamerica. They were an advanced people who established trade connections with neighboring empires such as the . They thrived from 1500 BC to 800 BC. However, the reasons for their decline are .

Answer 1

Answer:

The Earth's shift.

Explanation:

civilization thrived until approximately 800 B.C. when the capital, San Lorenzo, fell due to a "natural catastrophe." Scientists believe that the city was abandoned; the most probable cause was the river that was very important to their survival changed course due to shifts in the earth's tectonic plates.