What characteristics did Cahokia possess that warrant its inclusion in the ranks of complex chiefdom and early state societies?
A) monumental works, elite burials
B) writing, mathematics
C) military rulers, urbanization
D) all of the above

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Cahokia possessed monumental works such as the large earthen mounds and elite burials, which are characteristic of complex chiefdom and early state societies. However, there is no evidence of writing or mathematics, and it is unclear if there were military rulers or if urbanization was a defining feature.

What Characteristics Did Cahokia Possess That Warrant Its Inclusion in the Ranks