Do you think studying the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations as a group called American civilizations helps or hinders a person’s understanding of history?

Use at least three examples of similarities or differences among the civilizations to support your answer. You may use a combination of similarities and differences between any of the three civilizations. For example: one similarity between the Maya and the Aztecs, one similarity among all three civilizations, and one difference among the three.

In addition to similarities and differences among the civilizations, you may also share additional ideas to support your answer if you choose.

Write your response in at least four sentences.

An optional way you may start your response is:

I think using the term American civilizations (helps/hinders) a person’s understanding of history because... For example,...