1. Farmers were the most numerous group in the population and grew crops such as barley, wheat, millet, and sesame. They also raised animals such as cattle, sheep, and goats.
2. Craftsmen made goods such as pottery, metalwork, jewelry, and textiles.
3. Merchants traded goods with neighboring civilizations, such as Egypt, Babylonia, and Persia.
4. Scholars studied literature, mathematics, astronomy, and medicine.
5. Soldiers fought in the Assyrian army, which was one of the most powerful in the world at the time.
6. Priests performed religious ceremonies and rituals in the Assyrian temples.
7. Government officials oversaw the administration of the Assyrian Empire and made decisions on behalf of the king.
8. Slaves were used to perform various tasks, such as construction, farming, and household chores.
