Multiple choice

How did monarchs obtain power in the city-states?

  1. They were voted into office.

  2. Military leaders gained control and eventually took power.

  3. They staged riots in the cities.

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In early Sumerian city-states, priests originally held political power, but during times of war, military leaders were chosen to lead. Over time, these military commanders retained their authority during peacetime, establishing hereditary monarchies.

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