The characteristics of Maya civilization differ with the
characteristics of a typical civilization in that they were far more
focussed on the family and tribe
They came in to contact with a African slave trader in the coast of the new world
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1. They won the support and loyalty of the noble families, whether through conciliatory gestures or by intimidation.
2. They levied taxes to ensure enough revenue during both war and peace and also so that they had to depend less on popular support
3. They established strong ties with the church, which kept the masses compliant
4. They constructed forts and other military structures to establish a good military presence in their monarchies
