Which of the following statements accurately differentiates royalty from nobles in Maya society?

A. Only religious individuals could become royalty, while non-religious Mayans had the opportunity to become nobles

B. Only native Mayans could become royalty, while foreigners were the only people who could become nobles.

C. Only urban government officials could become royalty, while rural workers were required to become nobles

D. Only kings and their relatives could become royalty, while effective military leaders and politicians could become nobles

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5 July, 22:45

Which of the following statements accurately differentiates royalty from nobles in Maya society?

A. Only religious individuals could become royalty, while non-religious Mayans had the opportunity to become nobles

B. Only native Mayans could become royalty, while foreigners were the only people who could become nobles.

C. Only urban government officials could become royalty, while rural workers were required to become nobles

D. Only kings and their relatives could become royalty, while effective military leaders and politicians could become nobles

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Jennifer · Answer 1

The answer is D. Only Kings and their relatives could become royalty, while effective military leaders and politician could become nobles

Mayan is a tribe that is very pride of their culture and religion, there's no way they let foreigners and those who didn't follow their religion to become nobles, and Mayan Rural workers is NOT required to become nobles

Helena Huff · Answer 2

D. Only kings and their relatives could become royalty, while effective military leaders and politicians could become nobles

The king in maya society held semi divine status and was mediator between gods and men, although rest of the elite was flexible