American Empires Before Europeans

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A reward given to soldiers after battle

A tax paid in goods or labor to a ruler

A gift exchanged between empires

A form of currency used in cities

Religion influenced daily life

Religious beliefs explained natural events

Religion was separate from government

Leaders used religion to support their power

Religion had no effect on military actions

One emperor ruled all Mayan cities

Each city-state was ruled by a king

Citizens voted for leaders

Religious leaders controlled all cities

Priests were not important in Mayan city-states

Religious calendars were used for trade

Mayans believed gods influenced daily life

The Maya ignored farming schedules

The emperor ruled and the government controlled daily life

Each city-state was independent

Citizens elected their leaders

Leaders only controlled religious matters

They led to the decline of indigenous empires and the rise of European dominance.

They caused the complete isolation of the Americas from the rest of the world.

They resulted in the end of all trade routes across the Atlantic.

They had no significant effect on the societies involved.

Aztecs used conquest and tribute, Mayans had independent city-states, Incas had a centralized empire with organized labor and communication.

Aztecs had independent city-states, Mayans used conquest and tribute, Incas had no single ruler.

Aztecs and Incas both had independent city-states, Mayans had a centralized empire.

All three civilizations had the same approach to governance.