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Question
Explain briefly the three-tiered social structure of Mesopotamia.
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Solution
The Mesopotamian society was divided into three classes:-
- The upper class— The members of the royal family, priests, and high officials were under the upper class.
- The middle class— This class consisted of farmers, artisans, and traders.
- The lower class— This class consisted of slaves.
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