Question

read the passage below and answer the question.
\how lowly is the poor man!
a mill house is (for him) the edge of the oven.
his ripped garment will not be mended.
what he has lost will not be sought for!\
from an ancient sumerian proverb
the content of this proverb could best be used as evidence of what development in the ancient world?
choose 1 answer:
a religious belief systems became more codified
b social hierarchies intensified
c specialization of labor decreased
d environmental conditions limited food production

Explanation:

The proverb describes the poor man's lowly status, with his ripped garment not mended and lost items not sought. This reflects a clear social hierarchy where the poor are at a disadvantage, showing that social hierarchies intensified. Option A is incorrect as the proverb has no relation to religious codification. Option C is wrong because labor specialization isn't addressed, and in ancient times, specialization often increased. Option D is incorrect as the proverb doesn't discuss environmental limits on food production.

Answer:

B. Social hierarchies intensified