The sumerians believed that the gods ruled the cities
Why was the Mesopotamian city states considered to be theocracies?
The sumerians believed that the gods ruled the cities
The sumerians believed that the gods ruled the cities
The sumerians believed that the gods ruled the cities
In a number of the Sumerian City-States, the priests wielded direct political power. This would make them theocracies.
In a number of the Sumerian City-States, the priests wielded direct political power. This would make them theocracies.
In a number of the Sumerian City-States, the priests wielded direct political power. This would make them theocracies.
In a number of the Sumerian City-States, the priests wielded direct political power. This would make them theocracies.
Iran and Vatican City are theocracies.
Sumerian city-states were considered theocracies because their governments were closely intertwined with religion, where priests and priestesses held significant power and authority. The rulers were often seen as representatives of the gods or even as divine themselves, which legitimized their rule. This fusion of religious and political authority meant that laws, governance, and societal norms were heavily influenced by religious beliefs and practices. Consequently, the city's prosperity and well-being were thought to depend on the favor of the gods, further reinforcing the theocratic structure.
Past examples of theocracies include the Papal States in Europe and the Caliphates of the Islamic world. Present day examples include Iran and Vatican City.
Although many countries in the Middle East appear to be theocracies because of their sharia laws (from the Qur'an), the only real theocracy is Saudi Arabia where Islam is the onlyreligion.