Which statement best describes the political structure of the ancient mayas? the mayas developed city-states that were powerful but independent. the maya civilization included different groups unified under a single religion. the maya civilization was ruled by an emperor and had about four hundred tribute states. the mayas were ruled by representatives from different city-states.

The Mayas developed city-states that were powerful but independent. 

The city-states were run by kings and priests creating a hierarchy. 

The Mayan system was a hierarchy containing city-states. Each city-state included an urban center and rural areas contributing to the urban center. Each city-state was run by a king and priests. Government buildings and temples were the center of the urban centers for members of the city-state to practice their religion.