Which of the following best describes Mayan longdistance trade?(1 point)

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Obsidian was used as the standardized currency and medium of exchange in all long-distance trade.
Obsidian was used as the standardized currency and medium of exchange in all long-distance trade.

It involved prestige items and could involve maritime trade
It involved prestige items and could involve maritime trade

Porters were used to carry heavy subsistence goods to Caribbean islands.
Porters were used to carry heavy subsistence goods to Caribbean islands.

It involved the free trade in honey among common Mayans.

Answer 1

The best description of Mayan long-distance trade from the options provided is:

It involved prestige items and could involve maritime trade.

Mayan trade networks often focused on valuable items, such as jade, cacao, and textiles, and included both overland and maritime routes.