L9 Terms to Know Quiz

What is a social pyramid?

• A diagram showing the hierarchy of animals in a food chain

• A pyramid outline showing the positions of social classes according to their status in society

• A structure used to build ancient monuments

• A chart showing the distribution of wealth in a country

Which term describes a group in society ranked by factors such as wealth, property, and rights?

• Hieroglyph

• Status

• Social class

• Noble

What does the term "status" refer to in a societal context?

• The wealth of an individual

• The position, or standing, of an individual compared to others in the same society

• The occupation of an individual

• The education level of an individual

What does the term "noble" mean?

• Of low birth or rank

• A person who does farm work

• Of high birth or rank

• A symbol used in hieroglyphics

What does "occupied" mean in the context of social roles?

• To leave empty

• To take up or fill

• To destroy

• To create

Who is a peasant?

• A person who does farm work

• A person who writes hieroglyphs

• A person of high birth or rank

• A person who studies ancient history

What does "rigid" mean?

• Flexible; able to bend

• Stiff; unable to bend

• Soft and malleable

• Easily changeable

What is the afterlife?

• A period before birth

• An existence after death

• A type of ancient writing

• A social class in ancient societies

What is a hieroglyph?

• A type of ancient building

• A symbol used in hieroglyphics, a system of writing developed around 3000 B.C.E.

• A social class in ancient Egypt

• A type of ancient weapon

Which of the following best describes a social class?

• A group of people who share the same hobbies

• A group in society that is ranked by factors such as wealth, property, and rights

• A group of people who live in the same neighborhood

• A group of people who attend the same school