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 Olmecs 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.

Answer 2

Answer:

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

Explanation:

        The Omlec thrived from 1500 BC. to 800 BC. They are  known to be the first Mesoamerican civilization. The Omlec also was known for trading with neighboring empires like the Zapotec. Although archaeologist have many theries on how the Olmec civilization declined the true reason is unknown.