Compare And Contrast Mali And Aztec Empires

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Comparing Empires During the 1200-1500 CE, two powerful empires, Mali and Aztec, dominated in their region. The Aztecs were able to conquer many parts of Mesoamerica with their well-trained armies, while the Mali ruled a large part of Africa dominating in the gold mines. Although there are many similarities between both Empires, there are many differences in cultural aspects and society. Although the Mali and Aztec Empire were similar in terms of government structure such as relying on a feudalistic government, both empires differed in terms of social order and cultural beliefs. Comparatively, The Mali Empire struggled more with social order due to the fact they monitored society very meticulously. Culturally on the other hand, the Aztecs

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