G7 Unit 2 Vocabulary [Social Structure]

In ancient times, the way people lived and worked was influenced by a system called . This system organized them into groups based on things like where they were born, what they did for a living, and how much money they had. At the top were the , who had special titles and privileges. Below them were the , who worked on the land, farming, and doing other jobs. Another way people were grouped was through a system called , where what you were born into decided your job and social standing.

Education was different too. There were people called who were skilled in writing and helping with important documents. Young people learned their jobs through a system called , where they worked with skilled adults to gain hands-on experience and knowledge. All of these things shaped how people lived and learned in ancient times.

Families and gender roles were also defined in ancient times. In some societies, men held most of the power and had important roles in leadership and decision-making. Families were organized into groups called , where they shared a common ancestor. When it came to getting married, there was a custom called , where families exchanged property or money.