Today"tms society still carries some of the characteristics of these civilizations. Many of the characteristics of the social structures of the above civilizations are similar. Comparing them to each other and to today"tms societies shows that no matter where, who or when, money makes the world go round. Money equals power.
In the years between 13-1600 AC, in the cold mountains of Peru, lived a brilliant civilization called the Incas. They expanded their civilization through battles and conquering different cities. Eventually Ecuador to Chile was all under the Inca"tms Empire. The social structure was strong and extremely inflexible. At the top of the social pyramid was the Sapan Inca and his wife who was his sister as well. He exercised absolute power. The Inca was a direct descendant of their sun god. Under him was his royal family. They were all direct family members and their children. They were a ruling aristocracy. The Incas were spread all aver the empire, but they were split up into colonies with a head. The head of each colony was under the royal family. Then the lowest people were the farmers, fishermen and the common people who were all grouped into squads of 10, with a boss, who they a
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Egypt"tms social ladder was a lot more extravagant than the Incas. We are also provided with a lot more information on the Egyptian social pyramid. Egypt"tms civilization was based on the status of people. The Pharaoh was on the top, with his Vizier right below him. The nobles, generals, priests, and government officials were below them. Then were the Scribes who were classified into two groups- the highly educated scribes, and the ones who knew the basics of how to read and write. Below them were the Artisans, tradesmen, teachers, artists and soldiers. Below them were the farmers, and the workers. The common peoplelaborers. And at the base of the pyramid were the slaves.
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