WORLD CIVILIZATION

Detailed explanation-1: -The highest was the king because he ruled all the people. The second highest were the scribes because they worked for the king, writing and recording events. The merchants were third highest because they traded or sold and bought goods for their civilization.

Detailed explanation-2: -The king was at the top of the hierarchical pyramid in the feudal system while the nobles, earls, vassals, and peasants were all under the king. The king in the medieval world pledged his support and protection to the nobles as well as granted them lands and titles.

Detailed explanation-3: -Even lower in the social hierarchy were the peasants, and at the bottom of the social scale were the slaves, most likely originating as war captives or ruined debtors.

Detailed explanation-4: -The upper class consisted of the royal family, rich landowners, government officials, important priests and army officers, and doctors. The middle class was made up chiefly of merchants, manufacturers, and artisans. The lower class, the largest class by far, consisted of unskilled labourers.