Ancient Egyptian Society

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Which statement describes the major difference between peasants and other farmers in ancient Egypt?

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Peasants did not own the land that they farmed and worked on.

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Which statement best explains the power of the pharaohs? Options: The pharaohs were believed to be stronger than the god Osiris., The pharaohs were considered to be descendants of the god Seth., The pharaohs were the high priests of the god Isis., The pharaohs were worshipped as the god Horus.

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The pharaohs were worshipped as the god Horus.

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The Old Kingdom period of Egyptian history ended when

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the pharaohs lost control over several Egyptian cities.

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Ancient Egyptians mummified the deceased to

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preserve bodies for life in the underworld

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Which group had the highest social status during the reign of the pharaohs?

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temple priests

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Egypt's first pharaoh

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unified the people living along the Nile

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What was the job of the scribe?

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Read, write, and keep records

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Which one has the lowest social status? Artisan, Priest, Scribe

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Artisan

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Who was responsible for keeping the gods happy and performing temple rituals? Options: viziers, scribes, artisans, priests

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priests

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Who made items like pottery, jewelry, cloth and papyrus items?

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artisans