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Which Bronze-Age civilization would be better to live in: Egypt or Mesopotamia?
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Selected claim, opposing its parent
Mesopotamian society was also ruled mainly by the king,
his family
, and a small group of incredibly wealthy individuals.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
This aristocracy owned most of the land in Mesopotamia and controlled the army.
Con claim 1
Compared to Egypt, Mesopotamians with no connection to the ruler held a greater number of high government positions.
Con claim 2, children below
Mesopotamian priests, scribes, and civil servants possessed great wealth and could come from non-noble families.