Operation Breakout: Egypt's Social Classes

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What did the Egyptian people call their leader?

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Pharaoh

Front

Which of the following people were at the bottom of the social pyramid? Artisans, Peasants, Scribes, Government Officials

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Peasants

Front

Where priests considered to be higher or lower status on the social pyramid?

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Higher Status

Front

Which animals was deemed sacred by the Egyptian people? Options: Eagle, Camel, Lion, Cat

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Cat

Front

How did someone become pharaoh?

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Based on your bloodline - who your family was

Front

Why was the "social pyramid" shaped like a pyramid?

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Most people were in the bottom classes, and the fewest people were at the top

Front

Of the following categories -- which group was considered the lowest on the social pyramid: Priests, Scribes, Artisans, Government Officials?

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Artisans

Front

What was the true purpose of a pyramid?

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Tomb for pharaohs when they died