In what way were the maya different from the aztec and inca civilizations?

a. the aztec and inca had large, united empires, but the maya did not.

b. the aztec and inca had vast trade networks, but the maya did not.

c the aztec and inca relied mainly on agriculture, but the maya did not.

d. the aztec and inca were deeply religious, but the maya were not.

A. The Aztec and Inca had large, united empires, but the Maya did not. The Mayan region was divided into several independent city-states, some of which became powerful. A king ruled each city-state and served as the head of the government, military, and religion. Each king had a court of followers and was advised by a council. To avoid war, kings often acted as diplomats as they formed alliances with other city-states. However, diplomacy often failed and, as a result, war between city-states was common. The city-state structure of the Maya prevented them from uniting into an empire.