6.15 Egyptian Social Structure CQs

How was Ancient Egyptian society structured?

• Like a circle with pharaohs at the center

• Like a pyramid with pharaohs at the top

• Like a line with pharaohs at the end

• Like a square with pharaohs at the corners

How did pharaohs ensure Egypt's prosperity according to the passage?

• By building pyramids

• By maintaining a link between the gods and the people

• By conquering neighboring lands

• By establishing a democracy

What were Pharaohs considered in ancient Egypt?

• Priests

• Warriors

• Kings and gods

• Merchants

What were some of the important roles in Ancient Egyptian society directly below pharaohs?

• Nobles

• Priests

• Farmers

• Merchants

What allowed different groups to work together to build a remarkable civilization despite clear social divisions?

• Shared cultural beliefs

• Strict hierarchy

• Geographical isolation

• Economic competition

Scribes were highly respected because they could read and write, which was a rare skill. They ____ _______ ___ ______ ______ ___ __________.

Reorder the following from most powerful to least powerful in Ancient Egypt.

• Farmers

• Scribes and Artisans

• Nobles and Priests

• Slaves

• Pharaohs