Ancient Egypt Social Structure

What was the job of the pharaoh in ancient Egypt?

• To oversee agricultural production

• To serve as a military general

• To rule as the king and the political and religious leader.

• To act as a judge in legal disputes

What is the correct order of the social structure in ancient Egypt?

• Pharaoh, Vizier, Nobles, Scribes, Soldiers, Craftsmen, Farmers, Slaves

• Pharaoh, Nobles, Vizier, Scribes, Soldiers, Craftsmen, Farmers, Slaves

• Pharaoh, Vizier, Nobles, Scribes, Soldiers, Craftsmen, Farmers, Slaves

• Pharaoh, Vizier, Scribes, Nobles, Soldiers, Craftsmen, Farmers, Slaves

True or False: Most people in ancient Egypt had the job of a farmer.

• True

• Most people were traders

• Most people were Pharoahs

• False

Which social class did most people in ancient Egypt belong to?

• nobles or aristocrats

• merchants or traders

• slaves or servants

• peasants or farmers

What was the main responsibility of the pharaoh in ancient Egypt?

True or False: The pharaoh was considered the highest social class in ancient Egypt.

• True

• The pharaoh was not considered a social class

• False

What were the main occupations of the lower class in ancient Egypt?

• farmers, laborers, and craftsmen

• priests, scribes, and merchants

• warriors, hunters, and fishermen

• pharaohs, nobles, and architects

What were the main occupations of the middle class in ancient Egypt?

• farmers, soldiers, and priests

• pharaohs, nobles, and slaves

• hunters, fishermen, and bakers

• artisans, scribes, and merchants

What were the main occupations of the upper class in ancient Egypt?

• scholars, philosophers, and astronomers

• government officials, priests, and military leaders

• slaves, servants, and laborers

• farmers, artisans, and merchants