The Maya civilization can be best characterized as:
A) a single, unified nation like ancient Egypt
B) as series of more or less independent city-states with ever-changing alliances
C) the world's first democracy, even before the ancient Greeks
D) ephemeral, lasting barely two centuries

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The Maya civilization was made up of various city-states, each with their own rulers and distinct cultures, but they were able to form alliances and engage in trade with each other. This decentralized system is one of the defining features of Maya civilization.

The Maya Civilization Can Be Best Characterized As