In What Way Did Both Mayan Kings and Many Rulers

question 38

Multiple Choice

In what way did both Mayan kings and many rulers of Eurasian empires legitimate their authority?

• A) Both claimed divine approval for their rule and traced their lineage directly back to the gods.
• B) Both obtained the financial support of powerful merchants.
• C) Both centralized authority to undermine the authority of the priestly class.
• D) Both isolated themselves from the public in order to create a sense of mystery about kingship.

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