After the Rise to Power of Sargon the Great

question 6

Multiple Choice

After the rise to power of Sargon the Great,

• A) Sumerian religion became much more optimistic.
• B) the priests became the true rulers of the land.
• C) the royal throne, along with the military, became the true center of power.
• D) the people began to present offerings to the gods in hopes of maintaining strong leadership.
• E) the priests were all removed from power.

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