Question

How did the smaller Mayan city-states defend themselves against the more powerful city-states?

They traded valuable resources for protection.
They made military alliances with larger city-states.
They built walls around their cities to keep out invaders.
They avoided conflict by maintaining peaceful relationships.

Answer 1

not b or c i think d but it might be a

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

A- they traded valuble resources for protection

Step-by-step explanation:

it is correct