SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is a similarity between the Mayan, Aztec, and Inca civilizations?
A
they all developed advanced and complex societies
B
they all were conquered by the conquistadors
C
they all did not believe in a strong central government
D
they all were located in South America
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The civilizations of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca that once flourished in Central and South America shared common elements. People practiced farming, developed social structures, raised armies, and worshipped many gods.

Detailed explanation-2: -Both were polytheistic, meaning they worshiped several gods, the most important being the Sun God. Both societies practiced sacrifices conducted at temples built by citizens. Agriculture was very important to both societies, as each relied on specialized techniques for their geographical location.

Detailed explanation-3: -The three most dominant and advanced civilizations that developed in the Americas prior to the arrival of the Europeans were the Aztecs, the Maya, and the Inca. The Aztec Empire was located in central Mexico. It ruled much of the region from the 1400s until the Spanish arrived in 1519.

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