Which of the following characteristics did traditional European,Mayan,and Aztec civilizations of the fifteenth century hold in common?
A) Each was a hierarchal society in which authority came from above.
B) In all of these societies,serfdom prevailed.
C) All of these societies punished heresies harshly.
D) Each culture maintained a matrilineal inheritance system.

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All three civilizations were hierarchical societies in which authority came from above. The European societies were feudal, the Mayan society was ruled by kings and nobles, and the Aztec society was ruled by a complex hierarchy of nobles and priests.

Note: B is incorrect because serfdom was not prevalent in Mayan and Aztec societies. C is incorrect because punishment for heresy varied widely among these societies. D is incorrect because none of these civilizations maintained a matrilineal inheritance system.

Which of the Following Characteristics Did Traditional European,Mayan,and Aztec Civilizations