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City-states derived their power from communication with the gods.
City-states derived their power from communication with the gods.
City-states held their own power and connected to each other through trade networks and political alliances.
City-states held their own power and connected to each other through trade networks and political alliances.
There was one Mayan king, who ruled over the entire empire.
There was one Mayan king, who ruled over the entire empire.
Early on, city-states were highly decentralized, and all had their own form of government.
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The statement that best summarizes the political structure of Mayan city-states is:
City-states held their own power and connected to each other through trade networks and political alliances.
This captures the decentralized nature of Mayan governance and the importance of trade and alliances among the various city-states.
