Vocab
A political unit made up of an independent city and the surrounding territory it controls. Each of these has its own ruler, government, and military; does not answer to a larger empire.
What is a City-State?
Used in rituals and ceremonies to honor deities, often using captives or conquered peoples
What is human sacrifice?
The rise and fall of Mayan city-states illustrates that agricultural surpluses, religion, etc caused growth, but warfare and environmental pressures led to _______
What is decline?
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These leaders reinforced authority by claiming to be of divine lineage, using human sacrifices.
Who were Mayan kings?
Wealth/goods that a weaker state or community gives to a more powerful one, often to show submission or gain protection from the other.
What is tribute?
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Rulers maintained order/legitimacy by warfare, tribute, and religious rituals, showing how power was exercised in this AP World theme
What is governannce?