Throughout the early American world there existed many different civilizations. Two of the most famous were the Aztec and Inca civilizations. These two civilizations had many similarities and differences. These similarities and differences can be noted most certainly in the political, social, and religious structures. These two civilizations were located in present day mexico, and Peru.
The only similarity that is found in the political issues are that they both had one ruler that was believed to come from the gods. The Aztecs had a council of lord that was like an advisor to the ruler. In the Inca empire the political power was much harsher, and more strict than in the Aztecs. The Inca empire had their land divided u
The societies of the two civilizations are very similar, they are based on the clan system. To be in the nobility of either civilization you had to be a direct descendant of the founders, or a pure blood Inca or Aztec. Both of these societies were divided up into three parts: Nobility, Commoners, and Slaves.
All in all these two ancient American civilizations were very similar. They showed similarities in society and religion. their only main difference was in politics, and human sacrifices. The Aztec empire was from 1100-1519, and the Inca empire was 1100-1500. The Aztec empire ended when Hernan Cortes defeated them in battle. The Inca empire ended when Fransico Pizzaro conquered them. Most of them were wiped out due to the european
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