Do Now- The Egyptians and the Mayans thought of their rulers as Gods. What is the benefit of that label for rulers? by Jennifer Jones

Anierrudh

3023018 — 2025-03-06 13:34:51 UTC

The benefit for the rulers is that they will have most of the power and authority.

Krish Soni

3029000 — 2025-03-06 13:34:53 UTC

This benefits the ruler because less people can question their decisions. Hence, it becomes easier for the ruler to keep power for longer periods of time.

Aarav

3023527 — 2025-03-06 13:34:56 UTC

They are considered gods, and that is good because the leader has all of the power and authority.

Evelyn

3026656 — 2025-03-06 13:35:01 UTC

This gives their rulers more power and less pushback from citizens.

Aswanth

3022325 — 2025-03-06 13:35:03 UTC

The label of god benefits the kings of both civilizations because it gives them more power, and respect, and people won't try revolting.

Nilan

3039807 — 2025-03-06 13:35:07 UTC

As long as something bad doesn't happen like agriculture dying off, the people worship and agree with everything the Ruler does.

Aria

2025-03-06 13:35:08 UTC

Since the Egyptians and the Mayans thought of their rulers as God, the rulers could have done whatever they wanted and gotten away with it by using God as an excuse.

Samitah

3035039 — 2025-03-06 13:35:11 UTC

The benefit of that label is they would be more respected and worshiped by the others. In modern days, people have diverging perspectives so they disagree with their leaders which is a good thing however, it goes against the wish of the ruler. However, in Egyptian and Mayan societies, no one goes against the ruler who is considered the god so he is fully respected and followed.

Kavya

3034629_1 — 2025-03-06 13:35:29 UTC

The benefit of the label of a god for rulers is that they will be well respected. Since the citizens in both civilizations are very religious, they look up to their gods. The idea of their ruler being a god on Earth will cause the citizens to respect and obey them.

Reyan D.

3021949_ — 2025-03-06 13:35:50 UTC

The benefit of that label for rulers is to justify their ruling through the integration of the theocratic government into the social pyramid. It allows the rulers to be questioned less, due to their divine abilities.

Jeet Bora

2025-03-06 13:35:51 UTC

The title of god lets rulers get away with anything under the name of "god".

Crystal Li

2025-03-06 13:35:52 UTC

The Egyptians and the Mayans thought of their rulers as Gods. The benefit of this label for the rulers is that people have to listen to the rulers now. Nobody dared to speak against the Gods, and the rulers, having the label of a God, means that the people would obey everything the ruler said and wouldn't question it.

Sruthi

3022042 — 2025-03-06 13:36:03 UTC

The benefit is that they could do something awful but then justify it by saying it's the will of the gods. Because of this, the people don't question their decisions and the ruler can exploit their power.

30314401 — 2025-03-06 13:36:13 UTC

The benefit of this label is that they will earn respect because the people of those civilizations also believe in god making the role where the ruler is CHOSEN by GOD gives the ruler much honor and respect.

John Brown

2025-03-06 13:36:21 UTC

The benefits are that people obey them, they are considered gods, and they hold most of the power in the kingdom. Because of that, they will be worshipped as a real God

Saina

2025-03-06 13:36:25 UTC

The benefit of the rulers was that they weren't disrespected since they were considered gods. This also gave the rulers a lot of power and let them do whatever they wanted.

Somil Gupta

3043005 — 2025-03-06 13:36:33 UTC

They can do whatever as they were thought to be the god and for them god can do whatever the god wants.

Laya

3022905 — 2025-03-06 13:36:37 UTC

The benefit of being labeled ruler is that so no one questions their power and authority.

Neeti

3032281_1 — 2025-03-06 13:37:14 UTC

The ruler had the most power and were the most respected. People had to follow their laws or it would be like disobeying God. They could also do whatever they want because there is no one to stop them.

Jiya

3024695 — 2025-03-06 13:37:18 UTC

This benefits the ruler because they would be well respected and the citizens would obey them. This will help them maintain the civilization.

Aashna J

3036895 — 2025-03-06 13:37:27 UTC

This is a benefit because everyone trusts them to act like a god, they have more power, more respect and everyone will praise and appreciate them. They will be followed and respected and they can do anything that they want to do because the people will think that the king would do what the god would do.

Sahaj

3027289 — 2025-03-06 13:37:39 UTC

This provides the ruler with more dominance and power over the society, along with lots of respect. They could do whatever they wanted to without controversies from the citizens.

Nylah

3026318_1 — 2025-03-06 13:41:26 UTC

The label of god benefits the kings of the civilizations because it gives them way more power, and people cannot refuse or fight back.

Sahana

3022314_1 — 2025-03-06 13:44:13 UTC

The people will rely more on the leader, which grants him more power. It benefits him as the higher the responsibility, the greater the role.

Tvarita

3035455 — 2025-03-06 14:17:54 UTC

This would benefit the rulers because they would be well respected. People would obey to their commands and rules, since if they didn't, it could be like ignoring God.

Eshaan Hebbar

3021951_1 — 2025-03-06 14:18:02 UTC

God benefits the ruler because it provides the ruler with more power and responsibility.

Kavisha

3021869 — 2025-03-06 14:19:57 UTC

This would benefit the rulers because it gives them more power, and they will be well respected. People would follow their rules and what they say, and they will be allowed to do more things to the people of the community.

Maham Ahmed

3021919 — 2025-03-06 14:20:36 UTC

This is a benefit because it gives them more power. This also limits other people's power.

Aaraina

3037063_1 — 2025-03-06 14:20:41 UTC

This gives them immense power and respect. People would have no choice but to follow and obey their laws and that gives them lots of power.

Mikaeel

2025-03-06 14:21:30 UTC

It gives the ruler more strength and power over the society, giving them a high social status and lots of respect.

Isha Thakur

3024166_1 — 2025-03-06 14:21:47 UTC

This would benefit the rulers because it provides the ruler with more power.

Kyon

3044198 — 2025-03-06 14:22:45 UTC

It made it so there rulers are feared and well respected

Saanvi

3026319_1 — 2025-03-06 14:22:46 UTC

This would benefit the rulers because it grants them more power and respect. People would not be able to argue or rebel against the king and obey all his orders. The king could basically do anything and create any laws he wanted.

Samaira

3036039 — 2025-03-06 14:22:56 UTC

A ruler being said as someone like a god, would show that the person holds high power and is related to a god. This gives them more importance.

Sirtaaj

3022639_1 — 2025-03-06 14:23:17 UTC

Having this label benefited the king's power, and increased their religious authority to their people.

Kevin

3022674_1 — 2025-03-06 14:23:30 UTC

The people would respect him more.

Dhwani

3022286 — 2025-03-06 14:24:32 UTC

This benefited them because the rulers had lots of respect. Citizens respected the ruler and followed everything he said.

Aashi

30374731 — 2025-03-06 14:29:04 UTC

This title gives the rulers respect and power. People would be more likely to follow the rules and listen to what they say, because not only are they a ruler they are a god that has come to help the people.

Rishika

3025830_1 — 2025-03-06 15:04:37 UTC

Since the rules were thought of as gods, they were more respected. Thy also did work for them for free as well.

Yulan

3022376 — 2025-03-06 15:04:37 UTC

The benefits provide the ruler with more power and authority. People would also follow the ruler because they think of the ruler as god.

Akshiti

3021873 — 2025-03-06 15:05:02 UTC

The ruler would be well-respected and no one would dare to cross the ruler because they were worried that their life would turn miserable if they angered a god. Everyone would follow what the ruler says.

Akshaj

2025-03-06 15:05:21 UTC

The rulers being viewed as gods is a huge benefit for them. They are so respected that almost no one in the civilization would try and challenge them since they are gods.

Samantha

2025-03-06 15:05:36 UTC

This benefits the ruler because it gives more power to their name. Since they were considered Gods, they would definitly listen to him.

Rani

3021715 — 2025-03-06 15:05:41 UTC

This would benefit the rulers because they were thought to be gods, giving them great authority and power. They would be the most powerful as they are the most respected.

Ibrahim

3031931_1 — 2025-03-06 15:05:45 UTC

It gives them a lot more power

Cyrus

3022323_1 — 2025-03-06 15:05:46 UTC

The benefits of being seen as a god are that you will have all the power and have no one question your power because you are, in other peoples eyes, a god.

Advita

3036360 — 2025-03-06 15:05:50 UTC

This would benefit the rulers because it gave them more power and respect. If the rulers are seen as gods, the people would never rebel against the ruler. Nobody would try to challenge them either.

aadvik

3021931_1 — 2025-03-06 15:06:25 UTC

if they have that, people will trust heir decisions more.

Saanvi

2025-03-06 15:06:31 UTC

Since the ruler had a lot of respect the citizens followed them and no one tried to challenge them since they were gods.

Rayan

2025-03-06 15:06:40 UTC

It gives them a lot of authority and power.

Sudiksha

2025-03-06 15:06:46 UTC

The rulers were thought of as gods by the people so they got more respect and more power.

Shreyas

30385711 — 2025-03-06 15:06:46 UTC

Becuase then the ruler is seen to have divine power above the entire land and was all mighty

venkata

3030006 — 2025-03-06 15:06:50 UTC

Since they are god they are well respected and they also have other beliefs.

Yaj

3026298 — 2025-03-06 15:07:05 UTC

The benefit of that label is that it give the rulers stronger authority and more respect. He is seen as a god.

AMISHII

3029937 — 2025-03-06 15:07:40 UTC

This benefits rulers because it gives them more power and respect, and almost no challengers. People would not question the ruler's choice and follow whatever he says.

3025690 — 2025-03-06 15:07:46 UTC

This benefits the ruler because no one would try to oppose them. It would give the ruler lots of power & respect. People would be more likely to follow the rules because they worshiped the god therefore the ruler.

Krisha

2025-03-06 15:08:37 UTC

The benefits are being seen as a god is being respected and having power. You are worshipped and no one in your civilzation would 2nd guess you.

Reyansh

2025-03-06 15:09:07 UTC

The benefits to being called god are that you have a lot of power, and it would give the rules more respect and power. People would also respect their and trust their decisions.

Jeet Bhatia

2025-03-06 15:12:17 UTC

Rule ithout question, live like gods, get food and sacrifices, overall no limits to rule.

Aniket

3035185_1 — 2025-03-06 17:04:09 UTC

Since rulers were God, the people worshipped them and obeyed their every rule. Also, they were never uprooted, because that would be like declaring that you are better than god.

Kaelin

3029990_1 — 2025-03-06 17:04:43 UTC

The benefit of the label as gods for the rulers was that it gave them more power , respect, and authority.

Arnav M

3022292 — 2025-03-06 17:04:53 UTC

Benefits for this are very important. Rulers get to rule however they want with no questions. They also have more honor.

Nidhila

3025986 — 2025-03-06 17:05:06 UTC

By considering their rulers as gods, both the Egyptians and Mayans effectively granted them absolute authority, legitimized their power, and made it nearly impossible to question their decisions, as they were seen as acting on divine will, not just human desires; this is often referred to as the "divine right to rule.".

Ruhaan

3018111_3 — 2025-03-06 17:05:09 UTC

Since rulers of Egypt and Maya were considered gods, no one could really question their rule and gained more respect and power.

Bhavya

3034170 — 2025-03-06 17:05:10 UTC

This benefits the ruler because it gives them more power and as it is part of their culture, citizens would listen to the ruler more. People would trust the ruler in any situation and give all respect.

Samantha Giannettino

3015820_1 — 2025-03-06 17:05:18 UTC

The benefits of being seen as a God for rulers is that they will get much more respect, and they will be seen as people with lots of power and could do nearly anything they want.

avni

2025-03-06 17:05:29 UTC

The benefits the ruler because no one would go against them and they would look up to them as a someone who holds respects, power, and status.

Vishal N

3028717_1 — 2025-03-06 17:05:50 UTC

The rulers will have more respect and power. Their name will be properly ethched into the history sketchbook.

Sebastian

3040036 — 2025-03-06 17:05:50 UTC

Being known as living gods gives you unlimited respect as the ruler. You can gain the ultimate power for the underlings to follow every order you give out.

Vinay Jevtani

3025864_1 — 2025-03-06 17:06:42 UTC

Since rulers earned the title of gods, there was a lot of benefits. Those benefits include, being able to do whatever you want without being questioned. This leads to almost unlimited power over your civilization.

Saavu

2025-03-06 17:06:54 UTC

Since rulers were considered gods, they got tons of respect and were showered in wealth. They also had power and respect, everyone looked up to them.

Sarthak Lende

3022369 — 2025-03-06 17:07:12 UTC

If they are considered gods, it justifies their rule so no one would question their rule. They also have high respect and power based on that.

30221711 — 2025-03-06 17:39:14 UTC

Since they were considered god, they got unlimited power to do whatever they wanted without question saying that god gave them the right,

Arjun

2025-03-06 19:18:40 UTC

The benefits are many such as how everyone believes you are always right and they will always respect you.

Siddharth Kaptan

3037260 — 2025-03-06 19:18:41 UTC

There will be a lot of religion spread throughout the country and the civilization will prioritize religion by ranking priests in the upper class.

Kapish Jhawar

2025-03-06 19:20:01 UTC

Ruling enjoyment

2025-03-06 19:20:02 UTC

The label of god benefits the kings of both civilizations because it gives them more power, and respect, and people won't try revolting.

Saanvi B

3039071_1 — 2025-03-06 19:20:09 UTC

This benefits the ruler as it gives them more power and respect, and no one will question their choice.

Neil Sharma

3026288 — 2025-03-06 19:20:52 UTC

Since both Mayan and Egyptian rulers considered their leaders as gods, they had power without interrogations and the people who pray upon the ruler of either civilization with all due reverence.

Aarna

3022308_1 — 2025-03-06 19:21:04 UTC

Since the rulers claimed to be gods, the people would not be able to contradict the wishes of a god. It gave the rulers more power and respect.

Agastya

3022354 — 2025-03-06 19:21:10 UTC

The benefit of being a leader is that you would be considered close to God which was really honored in civilizations such as Ancient Egypt, and Ancient Maya

Shaurya Tyagi

3043599 — 2025-03-06 19:21:32 UTC

Since they are considered god, they had lots of power to do what they wanted without being questioned by saying that ¨god gave them that right¨.

Eesha

3021725_1 — 2025-03-06 19:22:22 UTC

The label of gods benefits the leader as they will receive tons of respect, have lots of power, and people will do whatever they will say.

Siya

3025859 — 2025-03-06 19:22:34 UTC

The benefit of that label for rulers is that many ordinary and high people, as they would not question the decisions and beliefs of god. Since they were gods they had unlimited power. People would do whatever they can to stay on the good side of god.

Kapish Jhawar

2025-03-06 19:22:50 UTC

These ancient civilizations thought of their rulers as gods. This gave the rules unlimited power and respect, social classes, and social mobility were also to proximity to the pharoah and the ruler of Maya.

Mayank Verma

2025-03-06 19:34:42 UTC

Can do anything

Sherlyn

3026591_1 — 2025-03-06 21:58:38 UTC

The rulers gain more respect and power to do whatever.