12 Questions
What was the norm for marriage in Sumerian society?
Monogamy
Which occupation was at the top of the hierarch in Sumer?
King and priest
What was the patriarchal organization in Sumerian society dominated by?
Senior male
Who provided support and protection in a Sumerian family?
Husband only
What was the primary role of independent merchants in Sumerian society?
To undertake long distance trading ventures
In Sumerian society, what was the typical inheritance arrangement for sons and daughters?
Sons inherited property while daughters received dowries
What was the primary responsibility of the head of a Sumerian household?
Providing support and protection
Which group formed the largest part of the societal hierarchy in Sumer?
Workers dependent on their employers households
What was the role of independent merchants in Sumerian society?
They engaged in long distance trading ventures
Who primarily formed the biggest group at the bottom of the societal hierarchy in Sumer?
Dependent workers
What was the norm for marriage in Sumerian society?
Monogamy, unless there was no son, in which case a second wife would bear male children
What was the patriarchal organization in Sumerian society dominated by?
The senior male
Explore the specialized occupations and professions within the cities of Sumer, as well as the hierarchical structure of society. Learn about the roles of bureaucrats, craftworkers, supervisors, and independent merchants in Sumerian society.
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