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Which term refers to the belief in more than one god?
Which term refers to the belief in more than one god?
- Ziggurats
- Monotheism
- Polytheism (correct)
- Satrapies
What was the main purpose of a satrap in ancient Mesopotamia?
What was the main purpose of a satrap in ancient Mesopotamia?
- To perform religious ceremonies
- To build ziggurats
- To maintain communication through road maintenance (correct)
- To rule over a large area
What was the function of a ziggurat in ancient Mesopotamia?
What was the function of a ziggurat in ancient Mesopotamia?
- To serve as a marketplace
- To house the king
- To provide shelter during floods
- To function as a religious temple (correct)
Which religion in Mesopotamia was monotheistic?
Which religion in Mesopotamia was monotheistic?
What was cuneiform used for in ancient Mesopotamia?
What was cuneiform used for in ancient Mesopotamia?