Question

What are the similarities and differences in the rise of the Inca and Aztec empires?

Answer 1

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(Answer) The Aztecs settled in Central Mexico between 1325 AD and 1523 AD. They were an extremely belligerent race. However, they had developed a fine technique of agriculture.

On the other hand, the Incas lived on the South Eastern Coast of South America which is modern-day Peru, from 1450 AD to 1535 AD. They came up with ingenious systems of farming on terraces which were carved out of hillsides. They irrigated these terraces using water drawn from canals and streams. Corn, beans and squash are some of the things that formed their staple diet.

The major difference between both these races is that the Aztecs were feral, ritualistic and violent. Conversely, the Incas were peace-loving and even ingenious people.

The similarity between both cultures is that they had developed their own farming techniques. The second major similarity between them is that they were both religious because they believed in a higher power. Incidentally, like many ancient cultures, both these cultures also worshiped a “sun god.” Both cultures had temples built to these gods and performed human sacrifices to “please” the gods. Both civilisations were conquered by the Spanish and had vast empires.