Both the Maya and the Inca had similar social stuctures;
men and women were to be considered close to equal, though, in some instinces, women were still lesser to men. Both drained swamps and carved terraces for agriculture, which they depended on heavily, like all other ancient civilizations in the Americas.
The Maya and Inca both shared a similar calender system, though, the Inca calender was a bit more complicated, and both civilizations built great stone monuments.
Plus, they practiced metallurgy, sacraficial rituals, and polytheism
With the development of agriculture, they learned about fermentation and ways to make drinks such as wine and beer. these beverages were very important to religions and they were also used for friendship, communication, and trade.
