CIVILIZATION
SUMERIAN
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Question
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many gods.
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one god.
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no god.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Sumerians were polytheistic, which means they believed in many gods. Each city-state has one god as its protector, however, the Sumerians believed in and respected all the gods. They believed their gods had enormous powers. The gods could bring good health and wealth, or could bring illness and disasters.
Detailed explanation-2: -In all, the Sumerians worshipped over 3, 000 gods. The Sumerians believed their gods were a lot like people.
Detailed explanation-3: -Polytheism is the belief in more than one god. Monotheism differs from polytheism in that it is the belief in a single god or divine being. Groups in Ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt practiced some form of polytheism and monotheism. Civilizations such as the Sumerians and Ancient Egyptians practiced polytheism.