How were the social classes of Sumer organized?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the structure and organization of social classes in ancient Sumer, including the roles and hierarchy within those classes.
Answer
Ruling class, upper class, middle class, working class, and enslaved class.
The social classes of Sumer were organized into a hierarchical system with a ruling class (king and high priests), an upper class, a middle class, a working class (mainly farmers), and an enslaved class.
Answer for screen readers
The social classes of Sumer were organized into a hierarchical system with a ruling class (king and high priests), an upper class, a middle class, a working class (mainly farmers), and an enslaved class.
More Information
The largest social class in Sumer was the working class, which mainly comprised farmers.
Tips
Some may incorrectly assume that the enslaved class was the largest due to a misunderstanding of ancient workforce composition.
Sources
- Ancient Sumerian Social Class System - Study.com - study.com
- Social Structure - Digging into Mesopotamia - pmsancientmesopotamia.weebly.com
- Mesopotamia Social Structure & Classes | Overview & Impact - Study.com - study.com
