Sumerian religion
a. was simple in its form; gods expected little from humans.
b. believed that gods were sent to serve humans.
c. counted on human sacrifice to make the sun rise.
d. included villages, such as Eridu, that were considered homes to the gods.
e. relied heavily on a belief in one god.
Answer: d. included villages, such as Eridu, that were considered homes to the gods.
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