CIVILIZATION
SUMERIAN
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Question
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Which duties was shared by both kings and priests in Sumer?
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farming land
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making laws
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collecting taxes
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leading religious ceremonies
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Sumerians believed that success in every area of life depended on pleasing the gods. Each city-state considered one god to be its special protector. People relied on priests to help them gain the gods’ favor. Priests interpreted the wishes of the gods and made offerings to them.
Detailed explanation-2: -In earlier periods of Mesopotamian history, the city-states were often ruled by king-priests who executed both royal duties related to governing the city-state and military protection as well as the priestly duties of maintaining the temple cult and serving as an intermediary between the gods and the people.
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