How did differences in the political of the Maya and Aztec affect sources of wealth?

a. the wealth of the Aztec emperor came from the the tribute of conquered enemies. Mayan political power was distributed among city states that used trade as the basis of their wealth.

b. the distribution of power between Tenochtitlan and its numerous allies allowed for extensive economic cooperation, but the Mayan empire could not work together

c. the heavy concentration of power on the Mayan capital created a strong military to plunder neighboring peoples, while the Aztecs relied upon trade for their wealth

d. the power sharing among the various groups of the Aztecs and Mayan empires made trade the major source of wealth for their empires and rulers

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Lorelai Butler

9 June, 06:35

How did differences in the political of the Maya and Aztec affect sources of wealth?

a. the wealth of the Aztec emperor came from the the tribute of conquered enemies. Mayan political power was distributed among city states that used trade as the basis of their wealth.

b. the distribution of power between Tenochtitlan and its numerous allies allowed for extensive economic cooperation, but the Mayan empire could not work together

c. the heavy concentration of power on the Mayan capital created a strong military to plunder neighboring peoples, while the Aztecs relied upon trade for their wealth

d. the power sharing among the various groups of the Aztecs and Mayan empires made trade the major source of wealth for their empires and rulers

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Carley Peters · Answer 1

The most suitable answer is: c. the heavy concentration of power on the Mayan capital created a strong military to plunder neighboring peoples, while the Aztecs relied upon trade for their wealth. It was the reason of Aztec's fall