In what ways did the olmec most clearly influence both maya and the aztecs? select all that apply (2 points)
a)construction of pyramid shape temples
b)organization of independent city states
c) inclusion of ballcourts in ceremonial centers
d) worship of the patrone god huitzilopochtli
which of the following best describes an advantage of cooperation between maya cities?
a) shared knowledge brought advantages in medicine
b)rivalry between city states was prevented
c)travel among shared rivers was limited
d)trade allowed access to needed resources
what is the main difference between the aztec and maya regarding the governing of their societies?
a) the maya electrd their leader while the astec leader was a tyrant
b) the asked text developed a more democratic system of government while the maya leader ruled the birthright
c) the maya lived in individual city states while the aztec were unified under one leader
d) both civilizations lived in cities states but the aztec empire was larger

1. A)construction of pyramid shape temples

C) inclusion of ballcourts in ceremonial centers

Both of these buildings were commonly used by the people of Olmec to arrange public meeting that regularly gather all members of the society for a specific purpose (mostly related to their religion).

The similarities that found in Maya and Aztecs showed that in the past all of these civilizations interacted with one another and formed a cultural diffusion.

2. D)trade allowed access to needed resources

Each cities in Maya had their own geographical uniqueness that make it possible for each cities to possess a certain type of resources that other cities did not have.

Because of this, several cities often decided to cooperate to trade their resources so it is easier for them to fulfill the needs of the people that live in their cities.

3. C) The Maya lived in individual city states while the Aztec were unified under one leader

The Mayan created several individual city states and give each city states the power to make their own regulations. Aztec on the other hands run things differently. Aztec society elected a single leader that had the full authority to determine the type of regulations that must be followed by all people in the society.

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