CIVILIZATION
SUMERIAN
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Question
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City states were led by ____
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Artisans
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Government officials
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Priests
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -These powerful men were called Lugal-gals, or “big man.” Over time, the Lugal-gals came to lead the city-states full time and took over many of the priests’ jobs. Ultimately, these leaders came to be known as kings and the land they ruled was known as a kingdom.
Detailed explanation-2: -Gradually the lugal became a powerful king who dominated governance of the Mesopotamian city-state. While most of his duties as king were secular, the king had religious responsibilities as well. He, as well as the high priest, was an intermediary between the gods and the people.
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