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U7 Soc. Structures
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| hierarchy | a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority |
| interdependency | each group providing goods or services for another, helping society function |
| social structure | a system of ranking people based on different factors or characteristics, like socioeconomic status, religion, or cultural differences |
| Caste System | social structure in Ancient India |
| status | a position or rank in relationship to others |
| upper class | In ancient civilizations, this group usually included rulers, nobles, and priests. This group typically had more power and more wealth. |
| lower class | In ancient civilizations, this group usually included merchants, artisans, and peasants. This group typically had less power and less wealth. |
| equity | the quality of being fair and impartial (treating everyone justly and fairly) |
| socioeconomic | the social class of an individual or group, often measured as a combination of education (what is the highest level of schooling you attended), income (how much money you make) and occupation (your job) |
| social mobility | the movement of individuals or groups in social position over time |
| feudal system | a system in which people gave kings and lords money and worked in exchange for protection; it was a system of land ownership and duties |
| noble | social class with high social or political status; advised king, collected taxes, and implemented laws |
| peasant | class of people who are farmers or laborers of low social rank |
| Pharaoh | a ruler of Ancient Egypt |
| scribe | a person in ancient times who knew how to read and write and was responsible for keeping government records |
| merchant | a person who makes money by selling goods |
| artisan | a skilled craftsperson who makes goods |
| limitations | a limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction |