Class Systems In Ancient History:
Beginning of paper
Throughout all of ancient history there have been three prominent
civilizations that rose and fell but offered something in common unlike any
other- class systems. These historical societies were the Hindu's,
Egyptians and Mesopotamians. Though all from separate coordinates of the
world and all ....
Middle of paper
.... peasants, warriors and the last and most
powerful being priests and royalty. The Hindus set up their city so that
the most powerful (priest) would be closest to the center of the city
nearest the temples of worship. Each step down lived farther away. A
common rule for many civilizations and religions (although not as strict in
others) was the prohibition of marriages between separate classes.
Although this was the case, anyone from a higher class could choose to
marry someone of a lower clas ....
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