Question

Compare the emergence of advanced civilizations in Meso and South America with the four early river valley civilizations. Which of the following was a major difference between the Mayan civilization and Harappa? (4 points) organized government farming as the primary occupation polytheism of the people existence of major rivers

Answer 1

Organized government was the major difference between the Mayan civilization and the Harappa. The government and religious buildings of the Mayans were located in the heart of Maya City.

Answer 2

The correct answers is A) organized government.

A major difference between the Mayan civilization and Harappa civilization was organized government.

The organized government of the Mayas in south Mexico territories was hierarchical government in which the kings and priests were the mos prominent figures. One important characteristic is that the Mayans lived in independent city-states. The organized government in Harappa was ruled by a priest, so it was a Theocracy. Karma was an important concept form the people of Harappa, so they acted in a good way to trascend. They used to have social laws that allowed to foster healthy relationships.