Mesopotamia Economy and Social Structure

What was the main reason people were able to begin Specializing in jobs?

• they went to college and got a degree

• they were told to do certain things by the king

• they were bored and wanted something to do

• a surplus of food meant not everyone needed to be a farmer

Who was at the top of the Social Structure or Social Class Pyramid?

• Farmers

• King

• Priests

• Craft People

Why was it important to have laws about trade?

• Only men could make decisions about trade

• The king wanted to take all of the wealth

• Just to be strict

• To establish rules of trade to protect peoples rights

Whose job was it to "speak" to the gods, but also council the king, be a doctor and give advice on religion.

• Priests

• Builders

• farmers

• King

Barter means to.......

• give to the poor

• have some extra in savings

• trade or exchange after an agreed upon price

• rule with total authority

Which group of people made up the largest part(bottom) of the social pyramid?

• Slaves and laborers

• priests

• craft people

• king

The division of a society based on economic, politics, work or who your parents were is known as?

• Economy

• Barter

• Empire

• Social Structure

Which social group of people were responsible for providing food for the community?

• Scribes

• Farmers

• Priests

• Craft people

Who was responsible for reading and writing used for trade, religion and record keeping?

• Priests

• King

• Scribe

• Farmers

What was one job that was NOT part of Mesopotamian society?

• Athlete

• Priests

• Farmer

• King