Question

Which statement is an accurate comparison of Egypt’s and Mesopotamia’s social hierarchies?(1 point) Responses In both societies, enslaved people held the least power. In both societies, enslaved people held the least power. In both societies, merchants were a part of the upper class. In both societies, merchants were a part of the upper class. In both societies, slavery was frowned upon. In both societies, slavery was frowned upon. In both societies, the king was in the same class as nobles. In both societies, the king was in the same class as nobles.

Answer 1

The accurate comparison of Egypt’s and Mesopotamia’s social hierarchies is: In both societies, enslaved people held the least power.

In both Egypt and Mesopotamia, enslaved individuals were at the bottom of the social hierarchy, having very limited rights and power. The other statements are not accurate representations of the social structures in these civilizations. For example, merchants did not typically belong to the upper class in Mesopotamia, and slavery was not universally frowned upon in either society. Additionally, the king often held a status above that of the nobles, especially in Egypt.

Answer 2

Some historians believe that there were great benefits for enslaved people becoming a part of Mesopotamian households. How does this theory compare with other historians’ thoughts?(1 point) Responses Other historians believe that being accepted into a poor household could help foreign captives move up in society. Other historians believe that being accepted into a poor household could help foreign captives move up in society. Other historians believe that the benefits were not similar to the benefits free members of a household had. Other historians believe that the benefits were not similar to the benefits free members of a household had. Other historians believe that enslaved people were treated more like servants. Other historians believe that enslaved people were treated more like servants. Other historians believe that great benefits came from owning businesses or selling their own goods.

Answer 3

The statement that best compares with the theory that there were great benefits for enslaved people becoming a part of Mesopotamian households is: Other historians believe that the benefits were not similar to the benefits free members of a household had.

While some historians argue that being integrated into a household could offer certain advantages to enslaved individuals, such as better living conditions or opportunities for social mobility, other historians contend that these benefits were limited and not comparable to those enjoyed by free members of the household. The other responses do not address the comparison of benefits directly in the same way.