Explain how the Aztec and Inca were similar in their political interactions.(1 point)

Question

Responses

They both built roads to trade goods within their empires.
They both built roads to trade goods within their empires.

They both imposed worship of the sun god.
They both imposed worship of the sun god.

They both kept local rulers in charge but demanded tribute.
They both kept local rulers in charge but demanded tribute.

They both used the pochteca to maintain control.

Answer 1

The correct response is: They both kept local rulers in charge but demanded tribute.

Both the Aztec and Inca empires employed a system of governance that allowed local rulers to maintain a degree of autonomy over their territories while requiring them to pay tribute to the central authority. This approach enabled both empires to consolidate their power over vast areas and diverse populations by integrating local leaders into their administrative structures, which helped to facilitate loyalty and compliance within the empire.