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The sumerians believed that the gods ruled the cities
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Who was literate in early Mesopotamia cities?
The King, his family, the nobles of the state and the priests were the literate people in the early Mesopotamian civilization of the Sumer state
Why can the Sumerian city-state be called theocracies?
In a number of the Sumerian City-States, the priests wielded direct political power. This would make them theocracies.
How many Theocracy are there?
There are 2 state theocracies in the world today. The Vatican & Iran.
What kingdom is the city-state Ur in?
the Ancient Mesopotamian civilization of Sumer
How do secular Muslim states and theocracies differ?
In theocracies, civil law is based on religious tenets and the head of state is a religious leader. Constitutions and legislatures have limited authority to change law. In secular Muslim states, there are prohibitions on religious interference in law and politics. Sharia law is limited to personal matters. this is the exact answer for e2020
What countries live under Theocracy?
Two theocracies in place today are Iran and the Vatican city. Iran's leader is a cleric that is selected for life by the Assembly of Experts. The Vatican City is a independent state in the country of Italy, the head of state is the Pope.
What countries have a theocracy government?
A Theocracy is a government by religious priests. It is a TERRIBLE form of government as things are seen in black and white terms. Which is strange as most religions peace peace and love. Examples of Theocracies are: The Vatican state (the only Christian Theocracy). Iran, Islamic State, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Yemen, Gaza, Afghanistan, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, and Mauritania are all Islamic Theocracies although some of them pretend to be democracies or monarchies.
What was the role of a mesopotamian ruler?
building and maintaining the city states temples and protecting the city state. -by jj mooney
Which Mesopotamian ethnic group began the tradition of extending loyalty to an individual leader rather than to the state itself?
The Sumerians
How was Mesopotamian society an early form of socialism?
Mesopotamian society exhibited early socialist characteristics through its communal agricultural practices and the centralized distribution of resources. The state, often led by a king or priest, managed irrigation systems and allocated land, ensuring that food and goods were shared among the population to promote collective welfare. Additionally, labor was often organized and coordinated for large-scale projects, reflecting a focus on community over individual profit. This collective approach laid the groundwork for later social structures where communal interests were prioritized.
What was in the center of a sumerian city-state?
tombs and houses that the egyptians built to live in
What did Mesopotamian slaves do?
The Mesopotamian slaves were the members of Mesopotamian society who had the very least amount of power, right below the farmers, who in turn were stationed under the merchant class (a few classes above all of them, at the very top, were the priests). Slaves were usually prisoners of war, and they usually had to take care of chores for the wealthy and construction work for the city-state.
