Which of the following is true about trade and politics in the Mayan Empire?(1 point)

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The leaders of the Mayan city-states only allowed trade within their own cities.
The leaders of the Mayan city-states only allowed trade within their own cities.

The emperor of the Mayan Empire controlled all trade between it and other societies.
The emperor of the Mayan Empire controlled all trade between it and other societies.

Mayan political leaders governed their own citystates and often traded prestige items with each other.
Mayan political leaders governed their own citystates and often traded prestige items with each other.

All Mayan people were allowed to trade freely with all other people.

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

Mayan political leaders governed their own city-states and often traded prestige items with each other.

The Mayan civilization was made up of independent city-states, each with its own political leader. Trade occurred between these city-states, and leaders would often exchange luxury and prestige items as a means of establishing and maintaining political alliances.