Which of these statements is most accurate with regards to ziggurats as a symbol of law and religion?
a) ziggurats served as simple tombs or burial grounds for mesopotamian leaders. political leaders and their families were buried in them.
b) the ziggurat’s height made it a focal point of the city. it was a symbol of theocracy giving recognition to the deity’s political authority.
c) the ziggurats served as a public forum and temple for citizens to voice their concerns or opinions. all citizens were encouraged to attend and participate.
d) the ziggurat housed a civilization’s most basic laws and were displayed in the temple for all citizens to view. public legal hearings were also heard at the ziggurat.

The correct answer is B) The ziggurat’s height made it a focal point of the city. It was a symbol of theocracy giving recognition to the deity’s political authority.

The statement that is MOST accurate with regards to Ziggurats as a symbol of law and religion is "The ziggurat’s height made it a focal point of the city. It was a symbol of theocracy giving recognition to the deity’s political authority."

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