Question

Explain with the help of an example, how did compulsory labor make possible the construction of temples, palaces, buildings, etc.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The king made labor compulsory to all inhabiting in his empire for rendering their services to town's deities and to construct temples.

Answer 2

Compulsory labor has made possible the construction of temples, palaces, buildings, etc by the following ways:

• "All work or service exacted from any person under the threat of a penalty and for which the person has not offered himself or herself voluntarily," according to the definition of compulsory labour.
• The king made labour compulsory for all people living in his empire in order for them to serve the deities of their towns and build temples.
• The Mesopotamian king held the highest position in society and wielded enormous power. The king made labour compulsory for all people living in his empire in order for them to serve the deities of their towns and build temples.
• For example, 1500 people worked 10 hours a day to construct a temple in Uruk city. This project lasted five years.
• No one could seek exemption from forced labour. People who were forced to work were compensated with grains in exchange for their services.

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