Compare the civilization of the Aztecs with that of the Mesopotamians.
| Aztecs | Mesopotamia’s |
| (i) Aztecs society was hierarchical. It included nobles, priests, warriors and traders. | (i) Mesopotamian society was divided into three classes. It included higher, middle and lower classes. |
| (ii) The people of Aztecs civilization worshiped the gods of war and sun. | (ii) Mesopotamian people worshiped many gods and goddesses. |
| (iii) Aztecs civilization flourished in Central America between 1200 to 1400 AD. | (iii) Mesopotamian civilization flourished in Modern Iraq around 5000 BC. |
| (iv) The Aztecs knew the art of metal smelting. Ornaments were made of gold. | (iv) The Mesopotamia’s were the first to use potters wheel, glassware, etc. |
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