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The First Empires — Unit test

Question 4 • FL-2109010-M/J World History A - Teacher Directed Resource

Which was a Sumerian belief?

Answer
A
Hard work kept the gods happy.
B
Nothing people did could please the gods.
C
The gods had gone away, leaving people alone.
D
The gods had little influence over people’s daily lives.

Explanation

Sumerians believed that the gods controlled nature and human life, and that people needed to serve and honor them. They thought hard work and proper worship helped keep the gods pleased and prevent misfortune. So the correct choice is “Hard work kept the gods happy.”

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