Question

What was the largest social class in ancient West African societies?

the royal class
the upper class
the middle class
the enslaved class

Answer 1

The largest social class in ancient West African societies was typically the **enslaved class**. In many West African societies, there were significant numbers of people who were enslaved, both as a result of local practices and the transatlantic slave trade. While there were various social stratifications including the royal class and upper class, the enslaved population often constituted a substantial portion of the community.