political organization with the largest were organized in each region and the elderly were the leaders.
Mesopotamian society was divided as follows:
King: The entire population was ruled by a king who acted on behalf of the gods. Administered lands, was military commander and participated in religious activities.
Officials: Some subjects King directly dependent on the palace and lived within the walls surrounding the palace. Were the priests, officials, traders and warriors. All were accommodation and food in exchange for their work.
Villagers engaged in agriculture, livestock and crafts. Part of what is delivered to the palace, in exchange for which the villagers were protected from attack from neighboring towns and food in times of drought. They lived around the walls the palace. Sometimes working in the palace when circumstances required it.
Slaves: They were prisoners of war or were bought abroad.
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