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Yes, it was a great honor because it took high education in order to be able to be sufficiently literate to read/write. Scribes in Mesopotamia were treated very highly in their Caste System, and could find good jobs working for businesses, or even the royalty.
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When did scribes become important in Egypt?
They were first important in Mesopotamia, mostly in the Sumerian society
Why do you think scribes were so honored in Egyption society?
because it was the job that was used mpre then all
The people who specialized in writing in Sumerian society were called what?
We would call them "scribes". They called themselves dub-sar (literally, "tablet-writer").
What group of people were in the middle class of sumerian society?
The Sumerian middle class was made up of artisans, merchants and scribes. Since Sumerians acquired most of their wealth through trade, artisans and merchants had the ability to sell their wares to many who traveled to their land to trade. The collection of taxes was obviously very important and many scribes were employed by the government to keep careful records of these transactions.
Who was the foundation of sumerian society?
Early Sumerian society was a highly collectivized group. In such a group, women as caregivers, are generally considered the foundation of society.
Why do you think scribes were honored in Egyptian society?
Scribes were honored because they held records and accounts. Scribes also wrote and copied religious and literary texts.
Why do you think scribes we're so honored in Egyptian society?
Scribes were honored because they held records and accounts. Scribes also wrote and copied religious and literary texts.
Why did scribes have the power in Sumerian society?
they got to write about everything that occured in that time
Why did scribes have power in Sumerian society?
they got to write about everything that occured in that time
When did scribes become important in Egypt?
They were first important in Mesopotamia, mostly in the Sumerian society
Why do you think scribes were so honored in Egyption society?
because it was the job that was used mpre then all
What role did scribes play in sumerian society?
very important one they were assigned oral and written work
Why why were scribes so important to sumerian society?
Scribes probably wrote down every important detail about the king and priest's meetings and requirements to please the god protecting the city-state.
Whose job is to write in a Sumerian society?
They were called scribes. There weren't many people trained to be scribes so the people who were scribes rushed around a lot and had a lot of responsiblility. they also did not believe in love! they marry who their parents pick.
The few Sumerians who learned how to write often held high positions in society as what?
The few Sumerians who learned how to write often held high positions in society as scribes, priests, and administrators. Their literacy allowed them to manage records, document transactions, and maintain religious texts, making them essential to the functioning of the state and temples. As a result, they enjoyed significant social status and influence within Sumerian civilization.
The people who specialized in writing in Sumerian society were called what?
We would call them "scribes". They called themselves dub-sar (literally, "tablet-writer").
How did the Sumerian literature affect the Sumerian society?
how did the politically Sumerian organization affect society
