Which Factor Best Explains Why a Mesopotamian King Was NOT

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which factor best explains why a Mesopotamian king was NOT perceived as an all-powerful ruler?

• A)The king became a god only after his death.
• B)Kings shared power equally with priests.
• C)The king was selected to rule by the gods, but was subservient to them like everyone else.
• D)Kingship never became hereditary.
• E)Except in war, kings were subservient to the priests.

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