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The Mayan empire began around 1500 BCE . The government was hierarchical, ruled by priests and kings. The Mayans lived in city-states. The states were filled with large urban ceremonial centers. The warfare Mayan's were apart of was mostly based on religion and also how they exercised power.

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Cahokia began roughly around 700 CE. A chief and a select few elite class controlled the workers of the lower classes. The top few held most of the power, and currency wasn't a thing. Many of the wealthy made large human sacrifices and would often give away goods to maintain their place in society.

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Chaco began sometime in the mid 800's CE. Their government was a clan based tribal system. Your place in society was decided by who your mother was rather than your father. They had a largely connected community which helped them thrive and survive as long as they did.

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Mesa Verde started some time around 600 CE with their society being that descent is based through female ancestry. Most groups were secluded by families such as extended families living together. They did a lot of trading which helped the government keep their power.

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The Inca empire rose somewhere around 1233 CE. The government was ruled by two hereditary kings/queens, and officials. The officials were chosen based on the fact that they spoke the Inca language. The government would obtain money from taxes to retain and exercise power

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The Aztec Empire was created around the year 1325 CE. The empire was ruled by one emperor or king. There were officials called The Counsel of Four, these people were advisers to the ruler, and also the people first in line for the throne. At the time they obtained power through law specifically one law, the "one-time forgiveness law". The "one-time forgiveness law" was used for people who committed a crime, the crime was forgiven only if you confessed to a priest before getting caught.