History Alive! Daily Life in Ancient Egypt- lesson 9

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Why are the social classes of ancient Egypt described by the shape at the left, rather than the shape at the right?

Back

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

Front

A symbol used in the Ancient Egyptian system of writing developed around 3000 B.C.E.

Back

hieroglyphs

Front

When was the Opet Festival held in Egypt?

Back

After the Nile River flooded

Front

An existence after death.

Back

afterlife

Front

Which of these activities was permitted only to men? owning land, asking for a divorce, working as a scribe, running a business

Back

working as a scribe

Front

A person who does farm work for wealthy landowners.

Back

peasant

Front

How did most government officials get their jobs?

Back

They inherited the position from a family member.

Front

Of high birth or rank

Back

noble

Front

Which sentence best describes the role of women in religion?

Back

They could become priestesses.

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A group in society that is ranked by factors such as wealth, property, and rights.

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social class