the Mayans

Examine the significant features of the political system of the Mayans. In history, the Europeans have been known to brand everyone who is of a different ethnic background than they are, as uncivilized, underdeveloped, or just plain savages. However, recorded history has proven that other ethnic groups were in fact civilized and advanced in their own way, through careful study by many historians. One such ethnic group was the Mayas who existed long before the …

…of power. The stratification in the system, the emphasis on religion and the division of labour show just how advanced their system of Government was in comparison to other indigenous groups which existed at the time such as the Tainos whose political system was not as advanced and stratified. Their system showed maturity, and a level of intelligence in a people, which was not commonplace during the era in which they existed among the indigenous.