Built step pyramids and buried the massive offerings in la venta.

The Olmecs built step pyramids and buried the Massive Offerings in La Venta.

Explanation:

The Olmecs were a Mesoamerican people who dominated the area of the Gulf of Mexico at the time of Maya's entry on the stage around 2000 BC.  

They created the Olmec culture in ancient pre-Columbian Mesoamerica that grew in the tropical areas of south-central Mexico during its pre-classical period. In what is now the Mexican states of Veracruz and Tabasco, Olmec culture flourished in the area between about 1500 and 400 BC and is believed to be the forerunner of all Mesoamerican civilizations that developed later.

1.a)britain

2.b)spain

3.c)french

4.d)portugal

explanation:

the alfred thayer mahan award for literary achievement is awarded each year by the navy league of the united states. the award is named for an american naval historian and theorist, rear admiral alfred thayer mahan, united states navy who, through his writing, provided stimulus and guidance to those who share in the defense of the nation. presented since 1957, "this award for literary achievement is awarded to a u.s. navy officer, u.s. marine corps officer, enlisted service member, or civilian who has made a notable literary contribution that has advanced the knowledge of the importance of sea power in the united states."[1]