Social Class in Ancient Egypt

Who was the pharaoh in Ancient Egypt?

• someone who farmed land

• the ruler

• a government official

• a soldier

Who was at the top of the social hierarchy in Ancient Egypt?

• pharaoh

• nobleman

• farmer

• woman

Who was at the bottom of the social hierarchy in Ancient Egypt?

• pharaoh

• nobleman

• farmer

• woman

What was a soldier's main job?

• work the land and provide food

• protect the pharaoh and Ancient Egypt from attackers

• run drills

• serve in the government

Which group was in charge of taking care of the home and children?

• noblemen

• soldiers

• women

• farmers

Who had more power in society?

• noblemen / government officials

• soldiers

What is a social hierarchy?

• The social ranking of groups in a society/civilization

• a secret society in Ancient Egypt

• a group of people with a similar standing in society

Who often had servants and owned a lot of land used for farming?

• noblemen/government officials

• women

• soldiers

• farmers

Did a farmer in Ancient Egypt have a lot of power?

• Yes, they were at the top of the social hierarchy.

• No, they were at the bottom of the social hierarchy.

What was a soldier's life like in Ancient Egypt?

• They had easy lives and lots of power

• Their lives were tough but they were respected

• They were not respected and their lives were hard