The development of the Indian civilization differs greatly from that of the Mayan civilization, but they also share many key elements along social, environmental, and cultural lines. The Mayan civilization came to dominate the Central America for a period of about 700 years. Indian civilization has existed longer still and due to its long history has undergone many transformations in culture over that time.
Foremost the biggest difference between these two civilizations is a chronological one. India has had an established civilization since 1700 BCE in the Indus river valley (@). Whereas development in central America did not arrive until much later starting around 200 CE. Due to their much longer history the culture and values of the Indian society have been subject to much transformation throughout time. The Mayan civilization in comparison was relatively short in its lifespan only lasting until around 900 CE (@).
Both of these civilizations share a tropical climate, rich with rainforests and abundant resources. However, the proximity of the Indian subcontinent to other civilizations and areas of development, namely its position between the Mediterranean and east Asia, made it an ideal location for trade. Permanent trade routes like the Silk Road were established …show more content…
Early Indian civilization onward to the present has had a rich pantheon of many gods in the form of Hinduism. The Mayan civilization too was polytheistic throughout its existence. However Indian religious belief became more diverse over time, with Hinduism being varied from region to region, and the later introduction of other religions like Buddhism, Islam, and Sikhism. Both of these civilizations placed huge import on religion in daily life (@). Both the Indian and Mayan civilizations built huge monuments from stone for religious purposes. Examples of these are Hindu temples or Buddhist stupas in India, and the pyramids in Central
Foremost the biggest difference between these two civilizations is a chronological one. India has had an established civilization since 1700 BCE in the Indus river valley (@). Whereas development in central America did not arrive until much later starting around 200 CE. Due to their much longer history the culture and values of the Indian society have been subject to much transformation throughout time. The Mayan civilization in comparison was relatively short in its lifespan only lasting until around 900 CE (@).
Both of these civilizations share a tropical climate, rich with rainforests and abundant resources. However, the proximity of the Indian subcontinent to other civilizations and areas of development, namely its position between the Mediterranean and east Asia, made it an ideal location for trade. Permanent trade routes like the Silk Road were established …show more content…
Early Indian civilization onward to the present has had a rich pantheon of many gods in the form of Hinduism. The Mayan civilization too was polytheistic throughout its existence. However Indian religious belief became more diverse over time, with Hinduism being varied from region to region, and the later introduction of other religions like Buddhism, Islam, and Sikhism. Both of these civilizations placed huge import on religion in daily life (@). Both the Indian and Mayan civilizations built huge monuments from stone for religious purposes. Examples of these are Hindu temples or Buddhist stupas in India, and the pyramids in Central