Egyptian Social Pyramid

Who was at the top of the social pyramid? 

• Scribes
• the Pharaoh
• Artisans
• Peasants

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 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 

Which of these is true?

• The top of the social pyramid has the most power

• The bottom of the social pyramid has the most power

• All of the social classes share power

• Mrs. Hannem is not funny

What kind of job(s) did Priests have?

• In charge of money, protecting Egypt from invaders, or judging
• Carpenters, sculptors, stone carvers, metal workers, painters
• Write important information using hieroglyphs
• Gave Pharaoh advice, led ceremonies, prepared dead bodies for the afterlife

What kind of job(s) did Artisans have?

• Workers or farmers (usually poor)
• Carpenters, sculptors, stone carvers, metal workers, painters
• In charge of money, protecting Egypt from invaders, or judging
• Write important information using hieroglyphs

What kind of job(s) did Government Officials have?

• In charge of money, protecting Egypt from invaders, or judging
• Supreme ruler of Ancient Egypt
• Carpenters, sculptors, stone carvers, metal workers, painters
• Write important information using hieroglyphs

What is the afterlife?

• Life after death
• A party to celebrate the dead
• A party to celebrate a birth
• Breakfast