Question

How did Pacal the Great impact the importance of Palenque in Mayan civilization? He weakened Palenque's military power after losing many battles with neighboring eastern Mayan states. He conquered neighboring western Mayan states and expanded Palenque's power. He formed an alliance with neighboring western Mayan states and made Palenque an important ceremonial center. He strengthened Palenque's military power after winning many battles with neighboring eastern Mayan states.

Answer 1

Answer:

He conquered neighboring western Mayan states and expanded Palenque's power.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

The correct answer is “He conquered neighboring western Mayan states and expanded Palenque's power”

Pakal was a ruler of the Maya city-state of Palenque from 615 AD to 683. When he became the ruler the city of Palenque was in ruins, but he transformed it in the most powerful city-state in western Maya lands. He expanded the city by building new buildings, he ordered aqueducts and his palace. He conquered neighboring western Mayan states and transformed Palenque in a huge city.