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

Question

Responses

a. Merchants were more important in ancient Egypt.

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

c. Scribes were a part of the lower class in Egypt.

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

Answer 1

The statement that accurately compares the social structures of Egypt and Mesopotamia is:

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

In ancient Egypt, the priests and priestesses held significant power and were often seen as intermediaries between the gods and the pharaoh, who was considered a divine figure. In contrast, while priests were also important in Mesopotamia, their role was less closely tied to the rulers compared to the priests in Egypt.