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WORLD HISTORY
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Many ancient civilizations believed that natural events like floods, earthquakes, and bad harvests were connected to the actions of their gods. They were polytheistic and worshipped gods related to nature, like the sun god or the god of the river.
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true
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false
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The early faith was polytheistic with a supreme god, Ahura Mazda, presiding over lesser deities. Among the most popular of these was Atar (god of fire), Mithra (god of the rising sun and covenants), Hvar Khshsata (god of the full sun), and Anahita (goddess of fertility, water, health and healing, and wisdom).
Detailed explanation-2: -Polytheism means believing in many gods. A person that believes in polytheism is called a polytheist. A religion with polytheism can be called a polytheistic religion. Polytheism is well documented in historical religions of classical antiquity, especially Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome.
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