Religion - G.R.A.P.E.S.

The Sumerians practiced polytheism. What does polytheism mean?

• Belief in no gods

• Belief in more than one god

• Belief in one god

• They didn't practice religion

TRUE or FALSE

Sumerians believed that the gods behaved like people - ate, slept and married.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE or FALSE

Sumerians believed their gods could use their power to help them prosper (do well) or make them struggle.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Sumerians believed that the gods only controlled one aspect of their lives.

TRUE or FALSE

• TRUE

• FALSE

What did the Sumerians do to try to keep the gods happy?

• They gave the gods prayers and offerings.

• They didn't give the gods anything.

Sumerians believed that only ________________ could communicate directly with the gods?

• kings

• warriors

• ziggurat

• priests

A temple that was built for a god.

• irrigation

• polytheism

• ziggurat

• plow