Give 2 ways that Mesopotamia's and Egypt's social structure were alike. (4 points, choose 2)(4 points)
Responses
They had the same religion
They each had a small ruling class and a large unskilled labor class
The each had pharaohs
They both utilized slave labor
They both had a hierarchical social structure with distinct social classes.
Two ways that Mesopotamia's and Egypt's social structure were alike are:
1. Both civilizations had a small ruling class and a large unskilled labor class. In both Mesopotamia and Egypt, there was a distinct social hierarchy where a small group of elites, such as kings, nobles, and priests, held power and wealth, while the majority of the population consisted of peasants and laborers who worked in agriculture, construction, and other manual labor.
2. Both civilizations utilized slave labor. Slavery was a common practice in both Mesopotamia and Egypt, with slaves being used for various tasks such as agricultural work, domestic services, and even as concubines or soldiers. Slaves were considered property and formed a lower class within the social structure, with limited rights and freedoms.