ANSWER FAST Which of the following best describes government rule
in Champa between 1200 CE and 1450 CE?

Refer to the passage.
"The Chams from the time of King Wen knew the art of
fortification. They protected their cities with walls in
brick. The citadels and strong places served as depots
for materials of war.
The Cham subjects helped the officials by giving
forced labour and service to the king. The landlords
gave a tax in kind which was measured by jak, a
measure of whose value we are quite ignorant. Half of
this tax went to the landlord and the other half to the
king, except in the case where the latter had made a
gift of it to the temples or monasteries. We find the
kings always busy making grants to temples or
monasteries."

A) The king was a theocratic ruler who bestowed
blessings upon citizens in exchange for tribute.
B) The king was a figurehead, while feudal lords
wielded actual power over the citizens.
C) The king was an elected ruler who administered
finances and defense in a social contract.
D) The king was an absolute ruler who expected
obedience from citizens in exchange for protection.