Compare the ways the Mayan, Aztec, and Inca Empires considered women to be different from other genders. (1 point)
• They considered women inferior.
• Women did not control property.
• The different genders performed different jobs in society.
• They worshipped different gods.
- The Mayan, Aztec, and Inca Empires all considered women to be inferior to men. Women did not have the same rights or privileges as men in these societies.
- In all three empires, women did not have control over property or land. Property and land were typically passed down through male descendants.
- The different genders in these empires were expected to perform different roles and jobs in society. Men typically held positions of power and authority, while women were expected to take care of the household and children.
- The Mayan, Aztec, and Inca Empires also worshipped different gods that were associated with gender roles and attributes. Women often worshipped female deities that were associated with fertility and motherhood, while men worshipped male deities that were associated with warfare and leadership.