Which of the following statements accurately differentiates commoners from elites in Maya society?

a. Elites served as high-ranking government officials, while commoners served as merchants and laborers.

b. Elites were members of the king's family, while commoners were generally poor farmers or foreign captives.

c. Elites could obtain great wealth through their work, while commoners typically were not paid for their labor/

d. Elites wielded ultimate politically power in Maya society, while commoners were required to obey their instructions.

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Jared Payne

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9 July, 03:14

Which of the following statements accurately differentiates commoners from elites in Maya society?

a. Elites served as high-ranking government officials, while commoners served as merchants and laborers.

b. Elites were members of the king's family, while commoners were generally poor farmers or foreign captives.

c. Elites could obtain great wealth through their work, while commoners typically were not paid for their labor/

d. Elites wielded ultimate politically power in Maya society, while commoners were required to obey their instructions.

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Jamie Rosario · Answer 1

Elites served as high ranking government officials, while commoners served as merchants and laborers and this statement among the following statements in question accurately differentiates commoners from elites in Maya Society. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is option "a".