Question

Which statement summarizes the political structure of Mayan city-states?(1 point)
Responses

Early on, city-states were highly decentralized, and all had their own form of government.
Early on, city-states were highly decentralized, and all had their own form of government.

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.

City-states derived their power from communication with the gods.
City-states derived their power from communication with the gods.

Answer 1

City-states held their own power and connected to each other through trade networks and political alliances.

Explanation: Classic Maya society consisted of independent city-states (each ruled by its own king), which interacted by trade, marriage alliances, and warfare rather than being united under a single ruler.