Which of the following best describes the relationship between religious leaders and ruling elites in Sumer?
A. Rulers were subject to religious leaders.
B. Religious leaders took part in the spiritual as well as logistical management of society, and there was a great deal of overlap between rulers and spiritual leaders.
C. Religious leaders remained largely separate from matters of state and meddled little in the affairs of rulers.
D. Religious leaders and ruling elites were often at odds with one another and frequently vied for power.
Answer: B
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