WORLD CIVILIZATION

CIVILIZATION

SUMERIAN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ were at the highest class or status in Sumer’s social hierarchy.
A
Kings
B
Priests
C
Farmers
D
Artisans
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The ruling class of ancient Sumer was at the very top of the Sumerian social hierarchy system. This class comprised the king, royal family/dynasty, and the high priests of any given city-state within Sumer. As members of the highest class, they enjoyed the most rights and privileges compared to other groups.

Detailed explanation-2: -People in Sumer were divided into three social classes. The upper class included kings, priests, warriors, and government officials. In the middle class were artisans, merchants, farmers, and fishers. These people made up the largest group.

Detailed explanation-3: -Upper Class. The upper class in the Mesopotamia class system comprised several different ranked groups. The king and his family, made up of the royal class, were at the top. They had the most privileges of all the classes in Mesopotamian society.

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