Ife and Benin were both
A. monarchies ruled by centralized dynasties.
B. city-states ruled by family relationships and political alliances.
C. kingdoms with broadly democratic rule.
D. oasis towns that began to exercise some power over a larger region.
E. empires that dominated the gold trade.
Answer: B
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