Question

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

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

Explanation: The Maya were organized as independent city-states ruled by kings; they engaged in regional and long-distance exchange of elite goods (jade, shells, cacao, feathers, luxury ceramics) used in diplomacy, alliances, and elite display.