Mesopotamian Priests

question 21

Multiple Choice

Mesopotamian priests

• A)inherited their positions from their fathers.
• B)bought their positions from the temples.
• C)were chosen by the kings.
• D)were chosen by the gods through oracles.
• E)were chosen by ritual combat.

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Definitions:

Arbitration

A private, judicial determination of a dispute and an alternative to court action (litigation), and generally just as final and binding.

Litigation

The process of taking legal action or resolving disputes in court.

Private

Relating to or for the use of a single individual or group; not accessible or available to the public.

Judicial Determination

The process by which a judge makes a decision or ruling in a legal case, often involving the interpretation and application of laws.