- Both civilizations were located in the Andes Mountains of South America, in the modern-day countries of Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.
- Both civilizations were highly centralized and hierarchical. The Chimu were ruled by a king, while the Inca were ruled by an emperor. Both civilizations had a strong military and a complex system of bureaucracy.
- Both civilizations were highly skilled in agriculture and engineering. The Chimu were known for their extensive irrigation systems, while the Inca were known for their impressive road network and stonework.
- Both civilizations were polytheistic, and their religions centered around the worship of nature and the sun. The Chimu believed in a creator god named Pachacamac, while the Inca believed in a sun god named Inti.
- Both civilizations were eventually conquered by the Spanish in the 16th century. The Spanish conquest had a devastating impact on both civilizations, and their cultures and traditions were largely destroyed.