FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
THE INCA CIVILIZATION
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They both worshiped Thor
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They both used calendars and had great temples
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They both were ruled by children
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None of the above
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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. The three civilizations were as diverse as the terrains in which they lived.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Aztecs created a large empire across Mexico through tribute and trade. They built many pyramids, some of which still stand today. The Mayas had the only known fully developed written language in pre-Columbian America. Their most notable monuments are the stepped pyramids and the palaces built for Maya rulers.
Detailed explanation-3: -There are two calendars in Aztecs, whereas there are three calendar systems in Mayans. Aztec calendar is an adaptation of Mayan calendar. Aztec calendar is simpler than the complex Mayan calendar. The dates in Haab in Mayan calendar are comparable to the dates in Xiuhpohuali in Aztec calendar.
Detailed explanation-4: -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.