Pacal the Great oversaw a flourishing of his city, Palenque, including extensive public works projects and an expansion of Palenque's influence in the region. Why are these achievements especially significant?

Mayan politics were very turbulent, which made organized public works very difficult.

The Mayan city-states of the time were all at the apex of their military might.

Just prior to the start of his reign, Palenque had been sacked by a neighboring city.

A series of droughts during his reign reduced agricultural output and drove many of his citizens away.

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Pacal the Great oversaw a flourishing of his city, Palenque, including extensive public works projects and an expansion of Palenque's influence in the region. Why are these achievements especially significant?
 
Mayan politics were very turbulent, which made organized public works very difficult.
 
The Mayan city-states of the time were all at the apex of their military might. 

Just prior to the start of his reign, Palenque had been sacked by a neighboring city.
 
A series of droughts during his reign reduced agricultural output and drove many of his citizens away.

anonymous · Answer

i dont get this at all

zale101 · Answer

This is a tough question. I would probably answer this right away if i just have your text-book with me?

zale101 · Answer

my educated guess is B

anonymous · Answer

C and D don't make sense because droughts and sacked villages do not make up an impressive city, and choice A states about Mayan politics, which aren't set in detail here.

My guess would still be between A and B, you should look it up though. Final choice for me would be B, because that's true.