Question

Statement 1: Kings promoted the worship of supreme gods.
Statement 2: This brought people from different backgrounds together, and reduced the distinction between them.

• A. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 false.
• B. Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true
• C. Both statements, 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation for statement 1.
• D. Both statements 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is not the correct explanation for statement 1.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both statements, 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation for statement 1.

Kings promoted the worship of supreme gods to reduce the distinction between rich and poor, powerful and powerless, . These supreme gods were worshipped by both rich and poor. This way everyone felt equal because they believed in one god.