Question

How was the Mayan form of government similar to the governments in ancient Mesopotamia?

the leader was a pasha
the leader was a pharaoh
it was a theocracy
it was a democracy

Answer 1

the leader was a pasha

Step-by-step explanation:

Mayan pharaoh

Maya was an important figure during the reign of Pharaohs Tutankhamun, Ay and Horemheb of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Ancient Egypt. Maya's titles include: fan bearer on the King's right hand, overseer of the treasury, chief of the works in the necropolis, and leader of the festival of Amun in Karnak.

This says that mayans didnt have a Pharaoh, and democracy deosnt work niether does theocracy

Answer 2

The correct answer is C; It was a theocracy

Both Mayan and ancient Mesopotamia choose their leaders through spiritual means. The early Mesopotamians priests were believed to mediate with the gods making them important to the community. Hence, the priests gradually took on a governing role. the same case happens to the Mayans rulers were also thought to have been god-like or had a close relationship with God