What is is sumers social life?

Answer 1

Babylonia is an ancient country of Mesopotamia which came after Sumer and Akkad which lasted about 1200 years. It was ruled by a king who had absolute power and under him was monarch who exercised legislative and judicial as well as executive powers. The life of the Babylonians was modified that of the Sumerian in accordance with their own culture and beliefs. Throughout 1200 years, there were no major changes in its way of life as the system proved to be highly effective. Trade was critical to Old Babylonia, where many highly prized natural resources were scarce but agricultural goods were in surplus.

A vibrant trading system developed, bringing manufactured goods and raw materials from as far as Turkey, and even India, 1500 miles away. Trade became integral to the economy and the culture. In this lesson, students explore the trade industry in Old Babylonia and its far-flung influence. That was life for the Babylonian citizens.