An individual who successfully led a Sumerian city-state's army in battles was:
A)known as a tyrant and feared by freedom-loving citizens.
B)able to acquire prestige and power as a lugal.
C)associated with distant countries where the gods supposedly lived.
D)declared a god-king by his city's priests.
E)allowed by the gods to carouse with the wives and daughters of the nobles.

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In Sumerian society, the lugal was a leader who was responsible for both political and military matters. Leading a city-state's army in battles would have been a highly esteemed position that would bring the individual prestige and power within the society. The other options do not accurately reflect the role and responsibilities of a successful military leader in Sumerian society.

An Individual Who Successfully Led a Sumerian City-State's Army in Battles