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 economic factors, which could make them rich. they believed the gods controlled the technological advancements they were creating. they believed the gods controlled forces such as the rain, which was important for farming.

Explanation:

The Sumerians were an agrarian society dependent on consistent water sources (like rain and river floods) for farming, their primary means of survival and sustenance. They believed deities like Enlil controlled these critical natural forces, so the gods were central to their ability to grow food and thrive. The other options do not align with the core reason for the gods' importance to Sumerian life.

Answer:

D. They believed the gods controlled forces such as the rain, which was important for farming.