USA HISTORY

FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE

PRE COLUMBIAN CIVILIZATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A
The Aztec and Inca had a much more centralized empire and power structure compared to the Maya
B
The Aztec and Inca had a much less centralized empire and power structure compared to the Maya
C
The Maya were a much more peaceful people than the Aztec and Inca
D
The Maya derived many of their innovations from the Aztec and Inca
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Key differences between Maya vs Aztec vs Inca The Maya were native people of Mexico and Central America, while the Aztec covered most of northern Mesoamerica between c. 1345 and 1521 CE, whereas Inca flourished in ancient Peru between c. 1400 and 1533 CE and extended across western South America.

Detailed explanation-2: -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. The three civilizations were as diverse as the terrains in which they lived.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

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