Power & Privilege (General)
This group has unlimited power, wealth, and freedom.
Who are the Elite?
This group owned all the land and ruled the country.
Who are Kings?
This group ruled the empire and made important decisions.
Who are Caliphs / Rulers?
“I work the land and cannot leave it.”
Serf/Peasant
This person may not make laws, but can still influence millions of people through social media, trends, or opinions.
What is influence (or social power)?
This group has some influence and a variety of freedoms but is not the most powerful.
Who are the Comfortable group?
This group lived in castles and received land from the king.
Who are Nobles?
This group helped manage the government and collect taxes.
Who are Government officials / administrators?
“I protect land and fight for my lord.”
Knight
Who usually has more direct power to make decisions that affect a country:
a celebrity or a politician?
Who is a politician?
This group has little power and only basic needs met.
Who are the Adequate group?
This group fought in battles and protected the land.
Who are Knights?
This group studied religion and taught in madrasas.
Who are Religious scholars (Ulama)?
“I study religion and help interpret laws.”
Religious scholar
Which group in both societies had the least power?
Serfs / Farmers
This group is very poor, controlled, and has no opportunities.
Who are the Needy?
This group could not leave the land and worked for the lord.
Who are Serfs?
This group traded goods like silk, spices, and metals.
Who are Merchants / traders?
“I trade goods and can become wealthy.”
Merchant
What is one similarity between merchants in both societies?
They trade goods
This term describes the ability to control others and make decisions.
What is Power?
This group could read and write and helped people understand religion.
Who are Monks and Nuns?
This group worked long hours farming and feeding cities.
Who are Farmers / rural laborers?
“I rule large lands and make laws.”
Caliph / King
How does power affect where people live in a society?