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Q: Why were the priests important to sumer?
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Who were the most important people in sumer?

The priests


How did priests and kings of Sumer support one another?

How did the priests and King of sumer one another


Did the priests rule ancient Sumer?

sometimes


Job specialization in sumer?

Artisans, merchants, priests, the ruler.


Why was priest's job so important in Sumer?

The Sumerians believed the gods could prevent disasters. Each god had many priests. The priests worked to satisfy the gods and & claimed to have influence with them. Because of that claim, people accepted the priests as leaders.


Why was a priest's job so important in sumer?

The Sumerians believed the gods could prevent disasters. Each god had many priests. The priests worked to satisfy the gods and & claimed to have influence with them. Because of that claim, people accepted the priests as leaders.


What social class did priests belong in ancient Sumer?

the priests belong to the upper class (1st class)


What social class did priests belong on in ancient Sumer?

the priests belong to the upper class (1st class)


How did kings of sumer become kings?

They bribed priests and the priests told everyone the king is a decendant of the gods! tadaa


How did Kings become rulers of Sumer?

They bribed priests and the priests told everyone the king is a decendant of the gods! tadaa


The people in the highest social class in the city-states of sumer were?

Priests


Why did priests gain high status in sumer?

for ceremonies and special accusation