Question

Why did Pacal the Great make a connection between his mother and the divine First Mother of the Mayan religion?

to justify capturing enemies and making them slaves

to create conflict within his domain

to add legitimacy and stability to his reign

to form an alliance with a nearby city-state

Answer 1

C - many questioned the legitimacy of his rule and argued that others should claim the throne. By connecting his mother and the First Mother, he made himself of divine origin, fit to rule.

Answer 2

The correct answer is 'to add legitimacy and stability to his reign.'