Name the three main social classes in Sumerian society?
Sumerian Social Classes
The Sumerian society was divided into three social classes: nobles commoners/craftsmen farmers/slaves
sumerian social classes
Nobles The nobles consisted of Priests, Officials, and Royals. Very small group in the total population.
Commoners/Craftsmen Workers for the nobles and palaces. Held jobs involving farming, fishing, and crafting.
Farmers/Slaves 90% of the population were farmers. Slaves mostly worked on Palace building projects and were owned by the palace.
Which social class would you want to be in?
- Nobles
- Commoners/Craftsmen
- Farmers/Slaves
How was the social structure of the Sumerians similar to other societies?
Label the 3 social classes of Sumerian society.
Give a short description of each of the social classes of the Sumerian society.