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What were the three classes of Sumerian society?
What were the three classes of Sumerian society?
Who were the slaves in Sumerian society?
Who were the slaves in Sumerian society?
How was kingship viewed in Sumerian society?
How was kingship viewed in Sumerian society?
Study Notes
- Sumerians lived in the Fertile Crescent, between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
- They learned to grow food, take care of animals, write, do math, and build water systems.
- Sumerian society had a king, big land-owning families, and regular people.
- There were three classes: nobility, commoners, and slaves.
- Nobility included kings, priests, and officials in charge of government, religion, and military.
- Commoners were farmers, craftsmen, and traders.
- Slaves were prisoners of war or debtors forced to work for their masters.
- Kingship was viewed as a divine gift from the gods.
- Kingship was passed down from king to king and city to city by the will of the gods.
- Sumerian rules and beliefs helped the king and religion stay important.
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Discover the fascinating world of the Sumerians and their advanced civilization. Test your knowledge of their society, economy, and beliefs with this engaging quiz. Learn about their unique social structure, including the roles of the nobility, commoners, and slaves. Explore their religious beliefs and the significance of kingship as a divine gift. Don't miss this opportunity to dive into the history of one of the world's first civilizations.
