Which best describes the three levels of Sumerian society?

A. Priests; Rulers and Government officials; Merchants, artisans ,and peasant farmers.
B. Rulers , officials, and priests; lesser priests , scribes , merchants , and artesian ; peasant farmers.
C. The king; priest ; officials, scribes, merchants, artesian, and farmers.
D. High priest and king; officials; merchants and peasants.

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The best description of the three levels of Sumerian society is:

B. Rulers, officials, and priests; lesser priests, scribes, merchants, and artisans; peasant farmers.

This option captures the hierarchical structure of Sumerian society, with a clear distinction between the upper class, the middle class, and the lower class.