Ancient Egypt Society

What is a social class?

• A social class is a group of people sharing similar socio-economic status.
• A social class is a type of government system.
• A social class is a group of people based solely on their age.
• A social class refers to a specific geographical location.

Who was at the top of Egypts' social class?

• Peasant
• Pharaoh
• Nobleman
• Merchant

What group made up the vast majority of the population of Ancient Egypt?

• Nobles and priests
• Merchants and traders
• Soldiers and warriors
• Farmers and laborers

What was different about the status or role of women in Egyptian society compared to other ancient cultures?

• Women in Egyptian society had more rights and status, including property ownership and legal independence, compared to many other ancient cultures.
• Women in Egypt were primarily confined to domestic roles.
• Women had fewer rights in Egypt than in Mesopotamia.
• Women in Egyptian society were not allowed to own property.

What did they trade for with the Nubians to the south of Egypt?

• Gold and ivory
• Ceramics and glassware
• Livestock and grains
• Spices and textiles

How do you think Egyptian Hieroglyphics played a role in the class system of Ancient Egypt?

• Hieroglyphics were only used for religious texts and had no impact on social structure.
• The class system was based solely on wealth, not literacy or knowledge.
• Hieroglyphics were a universal language understood by all Egyptians.
• Egyptian Hieroglyphics reinforced the class system by creating a literate elite that controlled knowledge and power.