3.2.4 Life in the Old Kingdom

Multiple Choice

Use the sentence to define pyramids

Pyramids were often built at the start of a pharaoh's reign to ensure he would have a proper burial place.

• Pyramids are tombs built for pharaohs.

• Pyramids were constructed solely for religious ceremonies.
• Pyramids are large structures built for agricultural purposes.

Multiple Choice

Use the sentence to define hierarchy

Historically, farmers are usually at the bottom of the social hierarchy. They usually have less power than everyone else in society.

• Hierarchy refers to the physical structure of buildings in a city.
• Hierarchy is a method of farming that increases crop yield.
• Hierarchy is a system of ranking individuals or groups based on their power or status.

Hotspot

Based on the name of our lesson today, where do you believe we are on this timeline?

Open Ended

What can we learn about Egypt from the pyramids?

Labelling

Predict who will be at the top of society and who will be at the bottom

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

farmers

Priests & nobles

unskilled workers and slaves

Craftsmen & merchants

Officials & scribes

Pharaoh

Brainpop Break: Mummies

Open Ended

Read the quote from the BrainPOP and answer the question that follows:
"Removing the brain was tricky—one false move and you could damage the face."

Why were priests careful not to make any "false moves" while removing the brain?