Social Structures
Aztecs, Incas and Mayans
Aztecs
Life of Ruler in the Aztecs
The basic jobs for the ruler was to make important decisions for the people. Another was to communicate with different civilizations if it was needed. They had the right to call war and had the final say it everything. The spot for ruler was handed down from generation to generation, and the ruler could only be male.
Incas
Life of Nobles in Inca
Incas nobles usually considered around government. These people would help the ruler or priests. One of their jobs was to collect tributes or offerings and were allowed to exert their money by wearing fancy clothing and jewelry.
Mayans
Life of slaves in Maya
Slaves were either prisoners of war that weren't sacrificed, or Mayan people who committed a crime or didn't pay their debt. Slaves were excepted to do anything, for return of very little to nothing. They were treated poorly, and after their masters died(and if they weren't handed down through the family of the master) they were used as a sacrifice, and is said that they continue their service after death.
Similarities
2.They all has slaves, some of their own people.
3.They all had priests and emperors to rule to help rule the people.
4. Women didn't have as many rights as men.
5. Education to children(some).
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