Why were the earliest kings priests?
A) Worship was in existence even before centralized authority, and the most trusted members of society were those that communicated with deities. They directed the building of temples, artwork, and crafts, as well as managing vast properties, and developing written works. Priests were a logical first choice to govern.
B) Priests were in communication with gods and therefore demanded authority and subservience to keep in communication with those deities.
C) They fought the cities' wars and therefore rose to wealth and power.
D) All of these
E) None of these
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