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Which statement best describes the political structure of the ancient Chavíns?

The Chavíns developed city-states that were powerful but independent.
The Chavín civilization included different groups unified under a single religion.
The Chavín civilization was ruled by an emperor and had about four hundred tribute states.
The Chavíns were run by representatives from different city-states.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
The Chavín civilization included different groups unified under a single religion.

They’re best understood as a religious and cultural network centered on Chavín de Huántar, not a centralized empire or a system of powerful independent city-states.