Question

Which statement accurately compares the social structures of Egypt and Mesopotamia?(1 point)
Responses

Enslaved people were a part of the middle class in Mesopotamia.
Enslaved people were a part of the middle class in Mesopotamia.

Merchants were more important in ancient Egypt.
Merchants were more important in ancient Egypt.

Priests and priestess were closer to the pharaoh in ancient Egypt.
Priests and priestess were closer to the pharaoh in ancient Egypt.

Scribes were a part of the lower class in Egypt.

Answer 1

The statement that is accurate in comparing the social structures of Egypt and Mesopotamia is:

**Priests and priestesses were closer to the pharaoh in ancient Egypt.**

In ancient Egypt, the social hierarchy placed priests and priestesses in a significant position, often close to the pharaoh, as they were responsible for religious practices and maintaining the favor of the gods. In contrast, while Mesopotamia also had a priestly class, they did not hold as central a position in the governance as in Egypt where the pharaoh was considered a divine ruler.