Which answer best explains the difference between the Mayan civilization and Inca Empire?(1 point)

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The Inca Empire allowed women to rule, while the Mayan civilization only allowed men.
The Inca Empire allowed women to rule, while the Mayan civilization only allowed men.

The Inca Empire elected its rulers, while the demigod rulers of the Mayan civilization were monarchs.
The Inca Empire elected its rulers, while the demigod rulers of the Mayan civilization were monarchs.

The Mayan civilization relied on independent city-states and a demigod monarch, while the Inca Empire relied on a centralized government and council of nobles.
The Mayan civilization relied on independent city-states and a demigod monarch, while the Inca Empire relied on a centralized government and council of nobles.

The Inca Empire had a three-tiered social system while the Mayan civilization had only two tiers.

Answer 1

The best answer that explains the difference between the Mayan civilization and the Inca Empire is:

The Mayan civilization relied on independent city-states and a demigod monarch, while the Inca Empire relied on a centralized government and council of nobles.

This response accurately highlights the fundamental organizational differences between the two civilizations. The Mayans were characterized by a decentralized structure of competing city-states, each ruled by its own leader, often viewed as a divine or semidivine figure. In contrast, the Inca Empire operated under a more centralized government, ruled by a singular emperor and supported by a council of nobles.