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First (and perhaps foremost), both the ancient Mayas and Egyptians built pyramids. Second, both civilizations worshiped many deities and believed in some sort of "afterlife". Both had a writing system, dubbed "hieroglyphs". Social ranking was also similar; the king had the highest social standing, while laborers had the lowest. Finally, both civilizations disappeared, although their predecessors still exist in today's society. These are just some of the characteristics that the Mayas and Egyptians had in common.

The Maya had many gods. They would give there their gods blood the most common way to do that was they would take arrows and peirce them selves

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What was the ancient civilization?

There were several of them. "Ancient" usually concerns the Civilizations that existed anytime between about 4,000 BC until the first century AD. Most well-known are the Sumerian, Mesopotamian and Persian civilizations and the Egyptian, Greek and Roman civilizations. In the Americas, the Inca and Maya civilizations, although younger, sometimes also are counted as 'ancient' civilizations.


How were the intellectual achievements of the Maya similar to that of the ancient river valley civilizations?

The intellectual achievements of the Maya shared similarities with ancient river valley civilizations in their advanced understanding of mathematics, astronomy, and writing systems. Like the Sumerians and Egyptians, the Maya developed a complex calendar system and made significant astronomical observations, enabling them to predict celestial events. Both cultures utilized their writing systems—cuneiform for the Sumerians and hieroglyphics for the Maya—to document their knowledge and history. Additionally, both civilizations constructed monumental architecture that reflected their scientific and artistic achievements.


In Latin America the Maya and the Aztec civilizations were similar in that they?

developed complex mathematical and calendar systems


What did the Maya have in common with other Mesoamerican civilizations?

Both the Maya and the Inca had similar social stuctures; men and women were to be considered close to equal, though, in some instinces, women were still lesser to men. Both drained swamps and carved terraces for agriculture, which they depended on heavily, like all other ancient civilizations in the Americas. The Maya and Inca both shared a similar calender system, though, the Inca calender was a bit more complicated, and both civilizations built great stone monuments. Plus, they practiced metallurgy, sacraficial rituals, and polytheism.


What are the 6 main civilizations?

The six main civilizations often referenced in historical studies are Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, the Indus Valley Civilization, Ancient China, the Mesoamerican civilizations (such as the Maya and Aztec), and Ancient Greece. These civilizations are characterized by their advanced social structures, technological innovations, and contributions to culture, governance, and economy. Each played a significant role in shaping human history and laid the foundations for future societies.

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What was the ancient civilization?

There were several of them. "Ancient" usually concerns the Civilizations that existed anytime between about 4,000 BC until the first century AD. Most well-known are the Sumerian, Mesopotamian and Persian civilizations and the Egyptian, Greek and Roman civilizations. In the Americas, the Inca and Maya civilizations, although younger, sometimes also are counted as 'ancient' civilizations.


What ancient civilizations did Spain wipe out?

the three ancient civilizations that Spain wiped out were the Aztec, Inca, and Maya.


How were the intellectual achievements of the Maya similar to that of the ancient river valley civilizations?

The intellectual achievements of the Maya shared similarities with ancient river valley civilizations in their advanced understanding of mathematics, astronomy, and writing systems. Like the Sumerians and Egyptians, the Maya developed a complex calendar system and made significant astronomical observations, enabling them to predict celestial events. Both cultures utilized their writing systems—cuneiform for the Sumerians and hieroglyphics for the Maya—to document their knowledge and history. Additionally, both civilizations constructed monumental architecture that reflected their scientific and artistic achievements.


Which civilizations built similar monuments like Egypt pyramids?

Beside Egypt, pyramids can be found in Central and North America, the United Kingdom, the Canary Islands, southern France, southern Italy and Sicily, Austria, Croatia, Greece, Turkey, southern Russia, and China.


In Latin America the Maya and the Aztec civilizations were similar that they?

developed complex mathematical and calendar systems


How are the public works of Maya and the ancient Egyptians similar?

They are similar because they both have pyramids


What are four ancient civilizations of the ancient Mayas?

I think the better question to ask would be what are four examples of ancient Maya city-states. Here are the most famous four of the classical Maya. Tikal, Calakmul, Palenque, and Copan.


In Latin America the Maya and the Aztec civilizations were similar in that they?

developed complex mathematical and calendar systems


Do any other countries use hieroglyphics and how many?

Hieroglyphic writing systems are primarily associated with ancient Egypt. While some other civilizations, such as the Maya in Mesoamerica, developed their own hieroglyphic scripts, they are not as widely known or used as Egyptian hieroglyphics.


Why is the Maya Gupta and Songhai culture similar?

Developed great civilizations without major influence from western Europe


What did the Maya have in common with other Mesoamerican civilizations?

Both the Maya and the Inca had similar social stuctures; men and women were to be considered close to equal, though, in some instinces, women were still lesser to men. Both drained swamps and carved terraces for agriculture, which they depended on heavily, like all other ancient civilizations in the Americas. The Maya and Inca both shared a similar calender system, though, the Inca calender was a bit more complicated, and both civilizations built great stone monuments. Plus, they practiced metallurgy, sacraficial rituals, and polytheism.


Why do we know more about the Maya civilizations than about olmec civilizations?

the maya civilization fell sooner than aztec civilization