Lesson 5.3: Mesopotamia - Systems

Social Classes

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A SOCIAL CLASS is a division in society that can be based on social status, importance, the type of job one has, or wealth (how rich or poor someone is). Explore the Thinglink below and learn more about the social class system of Mesopotamia.

View this short video to learn a little more about social classes in the kingdom of Sumer.

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