The Inca upper class was primarily composed of the Sapa Inca, the emperor who was considered a divine figure, and his immediate family. Other members included high-ranking nobles known as the "Inca nobility," who held significant political and military power, as well as priests who performed essential religious duties. Additionally, administrators and regional governors, who managed various parts of the vast Inca Empire, were also part of this elite class. This upper class played a crucial role in governance, religion, and maintaining the empire's infrastructure.
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Farmers, servants
The members of the upper class in Maya society were kings, priests, warriors and merchants.
The Inca civilization had two sets of education. One was for the upper class, which were taught by philosophers. The lower class were taught by their immediate forbearers.
The upper class was the emperor, government officials, and priests. The lower class was farmers and artisans.
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The members of the upper class in Maya society were kings, priests, warriors and merchants.