What did the maya and the Aztec civilizations have in common?

They have a lot of things in common.

Explanation:

Both the Aztecs and the Mayans shared a religion on a cultural level. It was said that the Mayan god Quetzalcoatl left the Mayans and moved south across the ocean, returning one day. They both also thought that there was a need for human sacrifice to feed the gods. In order to honor their gods, the Mayans and Aztec also constructed pyramids. The pyramid was the core of the town, demonstrating both civilizations religious significance.