Yes. Because democracy is the tyranny of the majority. Thats why we are supposed to be a constitutional republic, that way minority rights are protected against mob rule.
Through the ruler/king/city-state leader. The Sumerian ruler had to show how he was divinely chosen for his ruling, so he oftentimes named himself the father of the country and had himself portrayed as the middle guy or messenger between the gods - they were polytheistic with Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, and others - and the people.
Purple I believe because purple is pink and maroon.
The answer can be: Both the Protestant Reformation and the European Renaissance were inspired by a questioning spirit
