66 Early World Civilizations: Supplemental Guide 3A | The Religion of Babylon
Use a Making Choices activity for follow-up. Directions: I am going
to read some sentences. If the sentence describes something
about the religion practiced by the people of Mesopotamia, say,
“That’s part of their religion.” If it does not, say, “That’s not part of
their religion.”
- The god of the sun brought the people daylight. (That’s part of
their religion.) - Only kings and priests were allowed to go into the ziggurat
temples. (That’s part of their religion.) - Anyone could become a god or goddess. (That’s not part of
their religion.) - The gods and goddesses wore party hats and ate birthday
cake. (That’s not part of their religion.) - Priests fed, clothed, and prayed to the gods. (That’s part of
their religion.)
Complete Remainder of the Lesson Later in the Day