Which of the following best describes the political structure of Mayan civilization?
A. A single ruler controlled all of Mayan territory.
B. Mayan civilization was composed of a network of city-states that allied as well as fought with one another on a regular basis.
C. The Maya employed a type of republican rule similar to that found in the Greek city-states.
D. The Maya were matriarchal and chose to follow only female leaders.
Answer: B
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