The Maya and Inca were one of the first Mesoamerica civilizations. The
groups had similarities and differences. They were located in the same general
region of the world. Religion played an important part in both religions. The
governments were different in each society.
The Mayan civilization started in 300 - 900 AD. It was located in what is now
Guatemala, also known as the Yucatan Peninsula. In each of the Mayan cities there was a palace where a ruler or emperor lived. The cities are where the Mayan people
gathered to learn and worship. They worshiped many gods, including gods of
nature. Gods of Rain, Sun and Maize were important to them. They believed if gods
didn't