HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Question
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What is polytheism?
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the belief in one god
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the belief in many gods
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the belief in no gods
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the belief that people can become gods
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Polytheism is the belief or doctrine that there are multiple gods or deities. Like monotheism, the word polytheism can be used in the context of specific religions (such as Hinduism) or outside of formal religion. A person who believes in multiple gods can be called a polytheist. The adjective form is polytheistic.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
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