How have perspectives on Mayan history changed over time?(1 point)

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Historians now see Mayan society as simple and short-lived.
Historians now see Mayan society as simple and short-lived.

Historians have begun to focus on the structure and complexities of Mayan city-states.
Historians have begun to focus on the structure and complexities of Mayan city-states.

Historians focus on how Mayan civilization suddenly disappeared.
Historians focus on how Mayan civilization suddenly disappeared.

Historians focus on Spanish accounts of Mayan history.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Historians have begun to focus on the structure and complexities of Mayan city-states.

Over time, perspectives on Mayan history have shifted from viewing it as a simplistic and short-lived civilization to recognizing the intricate social, political, and economic structures of its city-states, as well as the sophistication of its culture and achievements.