Question

• The Maya believed that their kings spoke with the gods. Each god represented a different area of life. The Maya believed the gods could either help them or hurt them and rituals with blood were an

important part of their beliefs.
• The Aztecs believed gods fed on human blood so they made many human sacrifices to keep the gods happy.
• The Incas believed their rulers were related to the sun god and that they never really died.
Based on the description above, which of the following best characterizes Native American belief systems before the arrival of Europeans?

A.)There were many different belief systems among the different Native American societies.

B.)Native American tribes shared common beliefs.

C.)Native Americans were mostly Christians while some practiced Buddhism and Hinduism.

D.)No Native American nations were polytheistic

Answer 1

A.) There were many different belief systems among the different Native American societies.

Step-by-step explanation:

The given description highlights some of the beliefs held by specific Native American societies (Maya, Aztecs, and Incas), but it does not suggest that these beliefs were universal across all Native American tribes. In fact, there were many different belief systems among the different Native American societies, each with their own unique practices and traditions. Therefore, option A is the best characterization of Native American belief systems before the arrival of Europeans.