Which of the following is NOT true of most rulers of the First Civilizations?
a. They were usually elected by a council of elders, rather than inheriting their positions.
b. They had elaborate burials that usually included the sacrifice of retainers who, it was believed, would continue to care for their masters in the afterlife.
c. They lived in monumental palaces and constructed large monuments and statues to emphasize their grandeur.
d. They used symbolic objects such as scepters and crowns, to stress their connection to divine forces.
Answer: a. They were usually elected by a council of elders, rather than inheriting their positions.
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