Which of the Following About the Mesopotamian Kingdoms of the Pastoralists

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following about the Mesopotamian kingdoms of the pastoralists is correct?

• A) Authority for the kings was based on their military prowess.
• B) Leaders were elected by influential members of the community.
• C) Tribal leaders distrusted merchants, whose trade routes had long traversed grazing lands.
• D) New territorial policies were rooted in identification with clan and tribe.

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