Question

Which Yucatan city, now a UNESCO World Heritage site, was succeeded by Mayapan as a Mayan political center in the 13th century?

a) Chichen Itza
b) Uxmal
c) Tulum
d) Palenque

Answer 1

Chichen Itza was succeeded by Mayapan as a Mayan political center in the 13th century.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Yucatan city that was succeeded by Mayapan as a Mayan political center in the 13th century is Chichen Itza.

Chichen Itza was a prominent city in the Post-Classic period and flourished from the 9th to 13th centuries CE. It was the principal center of the northern Maya group called the Itza. Chichen Itza is known for its impressive pyramids, temples, and other architectural structures.