1. Why is Mesopotamian Civilisation called as 'cradle of civilisation of
the world?
2. Describe the structure of family in ancient Mesopotamia.
3. Describe the Mesopotamian hierarchical structure and what was the
position of women in the hierarchy?
Answers
Answer:
1 Mesopotamia, the area between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers (in modern day Iraq), is often referred to as the cradle of civilization because it is the first place where complex urban centers grew.
2In ancient Mesopotamia the family was the basic unit of society that was governed by specific patriarchal rules. Monogamy was the rule, even though the nobility could have concubines. The purchase of wives from their fathers was common, but the practice became less common after 3000 BC
3The populations of these cities were divided into social classes which, like societies in every civilization throughout history, were hierarchical. These classes were: The King and Nobility, The Priests and Priestesses, The Upper Class, the Lower Class, and The Slaves.