Ancient American Civilizations: Social Structure
The social structures in most ancient civilizations were similar. Rulers were the highest in power. Next, it was preists or priestesses who advised the ruler. A marriage between a ruer and priestess were common. Then, the common people were next on the social ladder. But, skilled workers were held higher than unskilled and untrained workers. At the lowest class were slaves and servants. Slaves/servants were often war prisoners, convicts. laborers with no pay, people who took the jobs nobody wanted, or the servants who served the nobles.