Growth and Achievements of Ancient Egypt

How were social classes organized in Egypt?

• by achievements

• by religious beliefs

• by geography

• by occupation

"I am a soldier in ancient Egypt. I was educated only in my trade." In what social class was this soldier?

• middle

• ruling

• lower

• pharaoh

How did Egyptians believe that pharaohs received their power?

• from winning wars

• from the gods

• from the ruling class

• from their wealth

Which of the following statements accurately describe the role of slaves in ancient Egypt? (Choose 2.)

• Many could earn their freedom over time.

• They were often prisoners of war.

• They kept the records of Egyptian life.

• They could never earn their freedom.

• They received a plot of land to farm from the pharaoh.

Ancient Egyptians developed a system of writing called ______.

• Cyrillic

• Sanskrit

• hieroglyphics

• cuneiform

Which of these was poor and dependent on the leader?

• farmer

• pharaoh

• vizier

• scribe

Which of these was the chief economic advisor?

• farmer

• pharaoh

• vizier

• scribe

Which of these was a record keeper?

• farmer

• pharaoh

• vizier

• scribe

Which of these was the leader?

• farmer

• pharaoh

• vizier

• scribe

Which of these was a part of the ruling class?

• farmer

• pharaoh

• vizier

• scribe