The Sumerian government
A)came to view kings as agents of their gods.
B)saw the various city-states erect different types of governments.
C)was a theocracy in which the priest ruled.
D)was a type of aristocracy where nobles were appointed by an assembly.
E)was controlled by the merchant and artisan class.

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The Sumerian government viewed their kings as agents of their gods, meaning that the rulers were seen as being chosen by the gods to lead and govern the people. This idea of divine rule is an example of a theocracy. The priests did play an important role in society and had considerable power, but they were not the rulers themselves.

The Sumerian Government