Compare and differentiate the economic aspect of the Mayas, Incas and the Aztecs

Mayas

Economic

The mayas produced food by various method which was shifting cultivation to adapt there rainforest climate. Eventhough they developed through agricultural produce they were also developed through irrigation methods by rudimentary sewer system (developed in its simplest form) and running/tap water in houses.However, there main produce were beans , squash and maize. Seed Corn is being taken to the priest for blessings before its being planted but however, old stones idol are buried alongside the field for the guaranteed of a good crop. Idols are being rented for this very purpose. Cotton was spun, dyed and woven to be traded. One city within the region was more powerful than the other, thus developing their state. As the state grew trade relation developed among the city states creating a thriving maya civilization. They traded  precious metals and goods, especially cacao, which the Mayan aristocracy brewed into a bitter drink in there urban center which later developed into specialized centers. They built plaza, temples etc. Offerings serve to establish and renew relations ('contracts', 'pacts', or 'covenants') with the other world, and the choice, number, preparation, and arrangement of the offered items (such as special breads, maize and cacao drinks and honey licor, flowers, incense nodules, rubber figures, and also, cigars obey to stringent rules.

In Mexico the produce that is planted is carried on mules where as in Guatemala individuals carry them on their backs walking long hours. However, their produce is being sold in the market place for Quetzales (this is what there monies is being termed as). The Mayas go to the fields before day break.

Inca

They planted crops / did agricultural farming. The males head of household was required to pay the taxes through barter in the form ofcovee labour and military obligations. In return, the state provided security, food in times of hardship through the supply of emergency resources, agricultural projects (e.g. aqueducts and terraces) to increase productivity, and occasional feasts.

Aztec

The aztec civilation is one in which tribute was being paid four (4 ) times a year at differing times. The empire provided commerce and trade, exotic goods for the houses of commoners and nobles. The imperial trading placed a strain on the commoners due to the fact that they had to increase their job to pay their tribute. The empire had to rely on local kings and nobles and offered them privileges for their help in maintaining order and keeping the tribute flowing. The nobles owned all lands whereas the commoners had access to other lands and field through a variety of arrangements. The payment from commoners to nobles created lavish

lifestyle. A typical market was every five (5) days whereas a city market was daily in which beans, human, cotton etc was being used as monies.

Similarities of the groups

Each of the indigenous groups similarities were that of agriculture and trade.

There main produce was that of maize that was planted by shifting cultivation. Shifting cultivation is an agricultural system in which plots of land are cultivated temporarily, then abandoned and allowed to revert to their natural vegetation while the cultivator moves on to another plot. However, there produce were being sold at the markets or being used to prepare their meals.

Trading played and integral part within their lives. As the indigenious groups traded they developed themselves with each other culture.

Trading and agriculture aided in the expansion and development of the indigenious groups economic lives.