GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
All early civilizations practiced polytheism EXCEPT the:
A
Egyptians
B
Minoans
C
Aryans
D
Hebrews
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Civilizations such as the Sumerians and Ancient Egyptians practiced polytheism. In the Sumerian civilization, each city-state had their own god. Sumerian religion is rooted in worshiping elements of nature. Later, Sumerian gods maintained human forms and traits.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is a commonplace of modern biblical scholarship that Israelite religion prior to the Babylonian exile was basically polytheistic.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is mostly likely older than the oldest civilizations. The ancient Sumerians and ancient Egyptians are know to have practiced polytheistic religions at least 5, 000 years ago. So polytheism is at least that old.

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