In comparison to the Maya, two other civilizations that made similar large impacts were the Inca and Aztec civilizations. Looking at geographical locations, Maya was the largest, spreading into Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador, also what was known as Mesoamerica. The Aztec was in Mexico and the Inca was in Peru and the Andes Mountains. The Maya grew from 2000 BCE to their downfall in 1500 CE, the Aztec was from the 14th century to the 16th century and the Inca was from the 13th century to the 16th century. The Maya were known for their highly advanced math, astronomy, calendar system and writing system. The Aztec were known for their diverse culture, sculptures, and warfare. The Inca were known for their stonework and temples. 

The political organization and social structure of the Aztec, Inca and Maya civilizations all followed some sort of divine ruler and hierarchical social class. The Maya had city-states, each with a king that held political and religious authority. The social classes held the kings, nobles, and priests at the top followed by merchants, skilled craftsmen, and soldiers and last were the farmers and laborer’s that made up much of the population. The Aztec empire was under the rule of emperor Huey Tlatoani who held absolute power. The Inca empire was ruled by the emperor Sapa Inca and each province had a local leader who reported so the Sapa Inca. The Aztec and Inca societies followed a very similar social structure to that of the Maya society. All 3 empires also practiced slavery.