Hopper - Ancient Egypt's Social Structure

What was the top of Egypt's social pyramid?

• A) Priests

• B) Pharaoh

• C) Scribes

• D) Artisans

Pharaohs were believed to be what?

• A) Priests

• B) Artists

• C) Farmers

• D) Gods

Who was directly below the pharaoh in the social pyramid?

• A) Peasants

• B) Scribes

• C) Government officials and priests

• D) Artisans

Why did pharaohs have so much power?

• A) They were believed to be skilled warriors

• B) They were thought to be gods

• C) They were the wealthiest class

• D) They controlled all trade

Who were the most powerful groups in Egypt after the pharaoh?

• A) Scribes and artisans

• B) Farmers and soldiers

• C) Government officials and priests

• D) Merchants and traders

What group carried out the pharaoh's orders?

• A) Scribes

• B) Peasants

• C) Artisans

• D) Government officials

Most government officials came from what kind of families?

• Farming families

• Noble families

• Scribe families

• Artisan families

Which group was responsible for religious rituals and ceremonies?

• Scribes

• Priests

• Artisans

• Government officials

Why were priests powerful in Egyptian society?

• They were wealthy

• They controlled trade

• Religion was central to daily life

• They ruled over the army

Which group was responsible for recording information in ancient Egypt?

• Scribes

• Priests

• Government officials

• Peasants