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Which of the following statements best describes the government of the Maya civilization?
A.
The civilization had one central government that was headed by a king.
B.
Each city-state had its own government that was ruled by a king.
C.
Each city-state had a government that was headed by an elected president.
D.
The civilization was run by a small group of powerful priests.

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Answer:

C

Explanation:

There were dozens of city-states, each with its own independent government.

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The statement that best describes the government of the Maya civilization is Option (C) Each city-state had a government that was headed by an elected president.

What was the Maya civilization ?

The Maya civilization was a Mesoamerican civilization developed by the Maya peoples, and noted for its ancient script which was the most  highly developed writing system in Americas, as well as for its art, architecture, mathematics and astronomical system.

How was the government of Maya civilization organized ?

The Mayans developed a hierarchical government ruled by kings and priests. They lived in independent city-states consisting of rural communities and large urban ceremonial centers. These city states had its own personal government which was headed by a president elected by the common people.  

Therefore the statement that best describes the government of the Maya civilization is Option (C) Each city-state had a government that was headed by an elected president.

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