There were two main challenges facing these fledgling democracies. The democracies leadership was unstable because of frequent changes of leaders.this also led to instability in the nations. In additions there were numerous parties in the countries, without an ideology other than the taking over of power. <span />
Sumerian religion was the religion practiced and adhered to by the people of Sumer, the first literate civilization of ancient Mesopotamia. The Sumerians regarded their divinities as responsible for all matters pertaining to the natural and social orders.