Question

Which contribution did the Olmecs make to the present day Mexican landscape? a complex writing system large temples became tourist sites advances in agricultural practices invention of the number zero

Answer 1

Answer:

Option: became tourist sites

Explanation:

The Olmecs originated their civilization in the thick jungle of Central America (Mexico). The Olmecs became the first to form pyramids in the region as the centre place for their God. They did not have much writing beyond some carved glyphs but were the first in the Mesoamerica to develop a writing system. They also invented the number zero which used in the Long Count calendar. In the present period, it became tourist sites because of its artifacts that have been found here. The Olmec best known for the statues they carved. These were stone heads about 20 ton.

Answer 2

Answer:

a complex writing system      

Explanation:

Olmecs were considered the first civilization that lived in the ancient Mexico. They were the first Mesoamerican people. They appeared in Mexico around 1600 BCE. Their cultures and social beliefs influenced many other civilization that flourished later.

They were considered to create a hieroglyphic writing system which is a complex writing system. Also developed calendar. They are famous for the immense stone heads that are made from the volcanic rocks. It all shaped the present picture of the Mexican landscape.