10. which of the following correctly describes religion in the mesopotamian region?
a people, thought to be descended from a common ancestor, believed in a single god that would provide for their salvation
ob people did not believe in any specific gods, only a vague idea of a god who could be influenced by one's ancestors
c people believed in many gods, often predictable and controllable, that would lead them to an afterlife similar to their current
life through various rituals
od people believed in many gods, often violent and uncontrollable, that affected all aspects of their life here on earth

your list doesn't mention any of them at all.

and what does "these" mean anyway ?

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