In What Way Did Both Mayan Kings and Many Rulers

In what way did both Mayan kings and many rulers of Afro-Eurasian empires legitimate their authority?

A) Both claimed divine approval for their rule and traced their lineage directly back to the gods.
B) Both obtained the financial support of powerful merchants.
C) Both centralized authority to undermine the authority of the priestly class.
D) Both isolated themselves from the public in order to create a sense of mystery about kingship.