In Mesopotamia, Temple Priests

question 77

Multiple Choice

In Mesopotamia, temple priests

• A)had no involvement in their city's economic activities.
• B)collected rents, operated businesses, and received contributions for festivals.
• C)forbid women to serve the temples.
• D)trained peasants to interpret the will of the gods.
• E)all of the above

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