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AP World History: Modern
Unit 1 – The Global Tapestry (1200-1450)
Topic 1.4
What was the main difference between the Aztec and Inca civilizations in terms of governance?
The Aztecs had a democratic system of governance, whereas the Incas had an authoritarian regime.
The Aztecs were largely a city-state empire controlled by Tenochtitlan while Incan Empire was much more of a united monarchy.
The Incas were largely city-states, while the Aztecs operated under a unified monarchy.
Both empires were ruled as monarchies with complete central control.
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AP World History: Modern - 1.4 State Building in the Americas from 1200-1450
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