Question

Select all choices that apply.



What did Sumerians believe?

Choose all answers that are correct.

A.
The gods resembled animals.

B.
All forces of nature were alive.

C.
Nature controlled the gods.

D.
Supernatural beings made things happen.

Answer 1

The Sumerians originally practiced a polytheistic religion, with anthropomorphic deities representing cosmic and terrestrial forces in their world. During the middle of the third millennium BCE, Sumerian deities became more anthropocentric and were "...nature gods transformed into city gods."

Answer 2

The Sumerians believed that the world was created out of an an ancient sea from whence the universe, gods, and people were created. They believed that the universe was ruled by these gods, who were anthropomorphic (they had human features and personalities) and who represented various natural phenomenon. Each Sumerian city-state had its own patron deity to whom the citizens paid homage. Temples, known as ziggurats, were often erected in the cities to honor and house each city's god. The city of Ur, for example, constructed a ziggurat for Nanna, the god of the moon.
The key gods of the Sumerians were Enki (god of water), Ki (god of earth), Enlil (god of air), and An (god of heaven). These main gods were believed to have created the rules of Sumerian society to which all people were expected to adhere. Sumerians also believed that the reason for their existence was to delight the gods. The observance of certain rituals and animal sacrifices were considered necessary in order to satisfy these often capricious deities.

Answer 3

so C

Answer 4

yes

Answer 5

you can pick more then one

Answer 6

Scratch A out.

Answer 7

I think C and D

Answer 8

It has to be B as well.

Answer 9

Hmmm.... Hold a sec.

Answer 10

They had a God for each element.

Answer 11

this is true so it's B C and D

Answer 12

The key gods of the Sumerians were Enki (god of water), Ki (god of earth), Enlil (god of air), and An (god of heaven).

Answer 13

So then it's B.C.D

Answer 14

I dont think Nature controlled the god though... because the gods were nature.

Answer 15

not necessarily

Answer 16

Each part of nature was a god.
The moon was a god, the sun, the trees.

Answer 17

water

Answer 18

shes correct

Answer 19

You guys are all smart btw i trust in you guys

Answer 20

I have not done world history in two years :P

Answer 21

I am a bit rusty :O

Answer 22

yea but that doesn't mean the the gods weren't controlled by nature just because they were nature does not mean that

Answer 23

Thats what I am saying

Answer 24

wait..

Answer 25

That's why It is so confusing.

Answer 26

What im saying is yes the gods were nature but that does not mean that they not controlled be it

Answer 27

This is a difficult question.

Answer 28

its not c

Answer 29

It's like Humans. We are Humans but we are also controlled by society that is made up of Humans.

Answer 30

So I get your point.

Answer 31

yes as u said in the short summery it says that the gods were in the shape of humans and had human personalities so how would they be controlled by nature

Answer 32

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Answer 33

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