1. Describe Mayan cities: how were they built and what did they have as main characteristics, how were they governed, what was their location like in relationship to other cities.

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1. Describe Mayan cities: how were they built and what did they have as main characteristics, how were they governed, what was their location like in relationship to other cities.

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List five great Maya cities, and describe the basic city design. Possible answers are Palenque, Copán, Tikal, Toniná, Yaxchilán, Banampak. The basic city design consisted of the palace and temples in the center, with the temples in a cross formation. Buildings were often places on top of older structures.