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What was the function of Sumerian seals? A. to honor a city-state's gods or goddesses B. to serve as a personalized signature C. to serve as a common
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The correct answer is **B. to serve as a personalized signature**.
Sumerian seals were used primarily as a form of identification and authentication for individuals, much like a modern signature. They were carved with intricate designs and inscriptions that could signify ownership, represent a person's name, or indicate the authorization of documents and goods. Additionally, while they sometimes honored gods or goddesses, their primary function was identification and securing transactions.
Sumerian seals were used primarily as a form of identification and authentication for individuals, much like a modern signature. They were carved with intricate designs and inscriptions that could signify ownership, represent a person's name, or indicate the authorization of documents and goods. Additionally, while they sometimes honored gods or goddesses, their primary function was identification and securing transactions.