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Which of the following statements best summarizes the Aztec Empire’s methods of rule?(1 point)
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Four military leaders ruled over the entire empire but had no religious powers at all.
Four military leaders ruled over the entire empire but had no religious powers at all.

It was led by an emperor who represented a god, and each city-state within the empire had local rulers.
It was led by an emperor who represented a god, and each city-state within the empire had local rulers.

Each political leader in the empire represented a particular Aztec god and would be


Local rulers in each city-state had the most power within the empire compared to anyone else.
Local rulers in each city-state had the most power within the empire compared to anyone else.

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It was led by an emperor who represented a god, and each city-state within the empire had local rulers.

Explanation: The Aztec state had a supreme ruler (the Huey Tlatoani) with religious and political authority, while local city-states (altepetl) kept their own rulers who paid tribute and followed imperial directives.