Tell us about the structure of the Sumerian city-states.

At the head of the Sumerian cities were rulers. First they were the high priests, and then the kings. The king was called “the big man.” Dynasties were founded by kings. The rulers of the city-states made laws. The king had unlimited power over the inhabitants. The implementation of the laws and orders of the rulers was carried out through the officials appointed by them. The city – state had its own treasury, which was at the disposal of the ruler. City-states were at war with each other, so they needed an army. In the course of wars, the boundaries of city-states expanded. Several cities could be united under the rule of one king. The prisoners were turned into slaves by the Sumerians.