Egyptian Scribes and Artisans

What did scribes in ancient Egypt do?

• They built pyramids.

• They recorded information for government and religious leaders.

• They farmed the land.

• They made pottery.

Who were allowed to be scribes in ancient Egypt?

• Only women

• All men

• Both men and women

• Only wealthy men

How did one become a scribe in ancient Egypt?

• By inheriting the position from family.

• By undergoing years of training.

• By being appointed by the pharaoh.

• By winning a competition.

How many years did scribes typically spend learning in special schools run by priests?

• 10 years

• 12 or more years

• 5 years

• 15 years

What is a hieroglyph?

• A type of ancient school

• A symbol used in hieroglyphics

• A priest who taught scribes

• A student who learned hieroglyphics

When was the system of writing known as hieroglyphics developed?

• Around 2000 BCE

• Around 3000 BCE

• Around 1000 BCE

• Around 4000 BCE

How many hieroglyphs did students have to memorize?

• Over 5000 hieroglyphs

• Over 6000 hieroglyphs

• Over 7000 hieroglyphs

• Over 8000 hieroglyphs

What did scribes use to keep records?

• Papyrus

• Stone tablets

• Clay tablets

• Scrolls

Which of the following was NOT a job of the scribes?

• Recording amounts of grain and food supply

• Keeping government records like the census

• Calculating and collecting taxes

• Building pyramids

What did the census that scribes recorded count?

• The number of temples in Egypt

• The number of animals in Egypt

• The number of people living in Egypt

• The amount of gold in Egypt