Question

among the gods worshipped by sumerians was enlil, god of the wind and storms. why were enlil and other gods so important to sumerians? they believed the gods controlled emotions such as love, which was important for marriage. they believed the gods controlled their technological advancements they were creating. they believed the gods controlled economic factors, which could make them rich.

Explanation:

The Sumerians were an ancient civilization with a poly - theistic religion. They believed gods controlled natural forces and events that affected their daily lives. Natural phenomena like wind, storms, floods, and harvests were thought to be under divine control. Their survival and well - being depended on these natural elements, so the gods were crucial for appeasement and seeking favor.

Answer:

None of the provided options are correct. The Sumerians believed gods controlled natural forces that affected their lives, such as wind, storms, floods, and harvests, which were vital for their survival and well - being. If we had to choose the closest option conceptually (even though it's not entirely accurate), the Sumerians' belief in gods controlling natural elements is somewhat related to the idea of forces that impact life, but none of these options fully capture their view. If we assume a mis - option situation and go by the closest to natural forces concept, none of these fit well as they are off - topic in terms of what Sumerians actually believed about gods' control. A more accurate answer would be that they believed gods controlled natural phenomena that were essential for their survival like floods for irrigation and storms for weather patterns.