What is significant about the public works projects of Pacal the Great?
A. Under his rule, very few projects were begun or completed compared to prior rulers.
B. Most of his projects were built to benefit the lower classes of people in his empire.
C. He had buildings display text and images that supported his claim to the throne.
D. They were built to celebrate the creation story and other religious traditions of the people.
Answer (3)
He had buildings display text and images that supported his claim to the throne. ;
The correct answer is: He had buildings display text and images that supported his claim to the throne.
During the government of Pakal, the architecture and art in general were greatly encouraged.
he first monumental work that Pakal built was the Temple of the Forgotten, as he strove to leave records of the dynastic history of his rule as well as the most important events of his government: religious celebrations, events of the royal family and military triumphs.
Pakal the Great's public works were significant because they solidified his claim to the throne through buildings that displayed texts and images related to his rule. Projects like the Temple of Inscriptions highlighted his achievements and cultural beliefs. Therefore, the correct answer is C: He had buildings display text and images that supported his claim to the throne.
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