Final answer:
The correct answer is Rituals. In many societies, religious rituals accompanied the growth of civilization and rulers were often seen as divine beings or high priests.
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct answer to the question is a) Rituals. In many societies throughout history, the growth of civilization has been accompanied by the development and practice of various religious rituals. These rituals often involved the participation of religious leaders or rulers who were seen as divine beings or high priests, and their authority to rule was legitimized by their association with the sacred.