Why did Sumerians likely begin a system of taxation? a. To pay for establishing a public school system b. To pay for the construction of temples and the expenses of temple officials c. To pay for the construction of libraries to hold cuneiform tablets d. To encourage economic growth and the development of market squares for traders
b) .To pay for the construction of temples and the expenses of temple officials
Ancient Sumerians had a system of government just as we have today . The Priest, rulers and leading officials were responsible for collecting taxes.
