Hierarchy of Society
King
Nobles
Commoners (merchants, craftspeople)
Farmers(peasants, labourers)
Slaves

The king was the head of all society, who was also the religious leader.
The nobles were the warrior leaders, below the king.
Below the nobles were craftspeople and merchants.
Farmers made the lower class.
Slaves were below the farmers.

Craftspeople were skilled at making weapons, tools, jewellery, and pottery. Weavers made fine silk cloth that nobles made into lavish garments. Cowrie shells to pay. Metal coins invented in 5th century.

Farmers were the largest number of people. Grew food, respected, often badly treated. Rented their land. Were soliders in times of war, construction at times of peace.

Laborers- probably slaves. Used as sacrifices. Worked on kings buildings.

P.S
Slaves- owned by noblemen and kings.