In Mesopotamia, temple priests
A)had no involvement in their city's economic activities.
B)collected rents, operated businesses, and received contributions for festivals.
C)forbid women to serve the temples.
D)trained peasants to interpret the will of the gods.
E)all of the above

Question

In Mesopotamia, temple priests
A)had no involvement in their city's economic activities.
B)collected rents, operated businesses, and received contributions for festivals.
C)forbid women to serve the temples.
D)trained peasants to interpret the will of the gods.
E)all of the above

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Temple priests in Mesopotamia were involved in many economic activities, such as collecting rents, operating businesses, and receiving contributions for festivals. Women were allowed to serve the temples, but they were restricted in certain roles. While peasants may have consulted with priests about interpreting the will of the gods, there is no evidence that priests specifically trained them to do so. Therefore, option B is the most accurate answer.

In Mesopotamia, Temple Priests