Compare political, economic and social characteristics of the Maya and Aztec civilizations Describe political, economic and social characteristics of the Inca civilization Describe the political, economic and social characteristics of early peoples in North America For this activity, answer the following essay question in 2–3 paragraphs. Consider what you have learned about the development of early civilizations in the Americas. Then, answer the following questions: What geographic conditions do you think made for a successful civilization? What geographic conditions posed the greatest challenge for early civilizations?