AEME (3): Daily Life in Ancient Egypt

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In ancient Egypt, religion strengthened the Pharaoh's position at the top of the social pyramid because they

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were believed to be gods.

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What ancient Egyptian group made up the largest social class? Options: priests, scribes, artisans, peasants

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peasants

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Which of the following is true of ancient Egyptian society?
Egyptians could not very easily move to higher social classes.
Egyptians usually married someone within their social group.  Egyptians believed their class system created a stable society. 

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All answers apply.

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What was a right women enjoyed in ancient Egyptian society?

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They were allowed to have their own land.

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In Ancient Egypt, which of the following was not a duty of the vizier? Options: carrying out the commands of the pharaoh, appointing various government officials, serving as a judge for the toughest cases

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advising the pharaoh in matters of war

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The chief treasurer's main job was to

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collect taxes.

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Which of the following is true of many ancient Egyptian banquets? Guests ate delicacies such as figs, dates, and grapes. Men and women sat on opposite sides of the room. Guests enjoyed entertainment while eating their meal.

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All answers apply.

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In ancient Egypt, a major duty of the High Priest was to oversee all religious ceremonies.

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oversee all religious ceremonies.

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What did an ancient Egyptian priest have to do to enter a god's temple?

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take the steps to purify himself

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Ancient Egyptians thought that in the afterlife, a person's body

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stayed with his or her dead spirit.