We can see from the textbook that ancient civilizations had varying degrees of social stratification, which gave some members of these cultures unequal access to resources. Answer one of the following questions:

Is social stratification a natural consequence of civilization, or would it be possible to have a civilization without stratification? Explain.

What can we learn about social stratification from the past that can shed light on the problems of the present?

Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length.