Egyptian Social Pyramid

How many sections of the social pyramid were there?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

Who was at the top of the social pyramid? 

• Scribes
• the Pharaoh
• Artisans
• Peasants

Who was at the bottom of the social pyramid?

• Artisans

• Scribes

• the Pharaoh

• Slaves

What is the correct order of the social pyramid (starting with most power)?

• Priests, Slaves, Artisans, Nobles, Scribes, the Pharaoh, Artisans, Peasants.

• The Pharaoh, Priests, Nobles, Scribes, Craftsmen, Peasants, Slaves.

• The Pharaoh, Peasants, Nobles, Artisans, Priests, Scribes.

• The Pharaoh, Priests, Scribes, Nobles, Artisans, Peasants, Slaves.

What kind of job(s) did Scribes have? 

• Workers or farmers (usually poor)
• Write important information using hieroglyphs
• Supreme ruler of Ancient Egypt
• Carpenters, sculptors, stone carvers, metal workers, painters

What kind of job(s) did Peasants have? 

• Write important information using hieroglyphs
• Carpenters, sculptors, stone carvers, metal workers, painters
• Gave Pharaoh advice, led ceremonies, prepared dead bodies for the afterlife
• Workers or farmers (usually poor)

What kind of job(s) did the Pharaoh have? 

• In charge of money
• Judge 
• Supreme ruler of Ancient Egypt
• Write important information 

What were the two types of Egyptian Slaves?

• Domestic and Foreign

• Peasants and Craftsmen

• Rich and Poor

What is a hieroglyph?

• Another word for a pyramid
• A large ox
• Symbols used for writing
• A hat

What did social class mean in Ancient Egypt? 

• Who is more popular
• Who has more power
• Who is taller
• Who is nicer to the pharaoh