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How did Inca society differ from the Aztec and Maya societies in Mesoamerica? -Well that wasn't helpful
well both organized around major maya rivers :)
Maya, Aztec, Egypt, Sudan.
The earliest cities in North America were built by indigenous societies such as the Olmec, Maya, Aztec, and Mississippian cultures. These societies developed complex urban centers with monumental architecture, organized infrastructure, and hierarchical social structures.
One key difference between Aztec and Maya societies is their political organization. The Aztecs had a more centralized and imperial structure, with a powerful ruler who commanded a vast empire and a tribute system from conquered territories. In contrast, the Maya were organized into numerous independent city-states, each with its own ruler and often engaged in rivalries and alliances. This decentralized political system allowed for greater cultural diversity among the Maya compared to the more uniform Aztec empire.
Like the Maya, the Aztec organized their society around religion, the Aztec believed that human sacrifices were necessary to keep the gods pleased and to ensure abundant harvests. Thousands of prisoners of war were sacrificed.
Like the Maya, the Aztec organized their society around religion, the Aztec believed that human sacrifices were necessary to keep the gods pleased and to ensure abundant harvests. Thousands of prisoners of war were sacrificed. Alee Martinez 8th (SAYnoMERCY)
Maya, olmec, Aztec and incas
The Maya civilization is the oldest of the three, with its origins dating back to around 2000 BCE. The Inca civilization emerged later, around the early 15th century, while the Aztec civilization rose to prominence in the 14th century. Thus, the chronological order from oldest to youngest is Maya, Aztec, and then Inca.
Both the Maya and Aztec empires shared a strong emphasis on religion and rituals in their societies. They both built impressive temples and pyramids for religious ceremonies, practiced human sacrifice, and believed in gods that influenced all aspects of life. This religious focus played a significant role in shaping their cultures and societies.
The Olmec civilization most directly influenced both the Maya and the Aztec. As one of the earliest Mesoamerican cultures, the Olmec established foundational practices in art, architecture, and religious beliefs that were adopted and adapted by later cultures. Their developments in writing, calendar systems, and urban planning set the stage for the complex societies that followed, including the Maya and the Aztec.
The Maya. The classical maya civilization began around 250-300 AD and collapsed around 900. The Aztec were only around for about 200 years before the Spaniards defeated them in the 16th century.