Compare and Contrast Ancient Mayans

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Choose another ancient civilization to compare and contrast with the Mayans.

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The ancient Maya and Inca civilizations were both remarkable cultures that developed independently in different regions of the Americas.

The Maya civilization developed in Mesoamerica, in the region that includes present-day Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras. The Inca civilization, on the other hand, developed in the Andean region of South America, including present-day Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile, and Argentina.

The Maya civilization developed a complex system of hieroglyphic writing that was used to record their history, religious beliefs, and other aspects of their culture. The Inca, on the other hand, did not have a writing system but instead relied on a system of knotted cords called quipus to record information.