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What were the three social classes in Sumerian cities and how did they different?

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People in Sumer were divided into three social classes. The upper class included kings, priests, warriors, and government officials. In the middle class were artisans, merchants, farmers, and fishers. These people made up the largest group!
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People in Sumer were divided into three social classes. The upper class included kings, priests, warriors, and government officials. In the middle class were artisans, merchants, farmers, and fishers. These people made up the largest group.
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